On 18 November 2025, Wopke Hoekstra, European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Belém, Brazil (COP30).

COP30 centered on boosting climate finance, advancing a just transition from fossil fuels, and protecting tropical forests. Countries agreed on new adaptation indicators, strengthened technology and gender action plans, and launched a health-focused climate initiative. The conference also addressed climate disinformation for the first time, emphasising the need for accurate information to support global climate action.

On this occasion, Wopke Hoekstra attended the EU-Umbrella group meeting.

This video shows extracts of this meeting.