The Amazon and other tropical rainforests have loomed large in the three decades of United Nations talks on climate change. Science tells us that we can’t solve the climate crisis without Mother Nature’s help. This year, on the heels of the two warmest years on record, the annual UN climate talks will take place in the Amazon for the first time as Belem, Brazil, hosts COP30 November 10 to 21. 
 
Newsweek will be there for these pivotal negotiations. We’ll shine a light on the Amazon’s role as a climate solution and explore how climate change is affecting this amazing ecosystem. With the Amazon itself as a backdrop, Newsweek’s expert panel discussions will analyze and explain what’s at stake at COP30. Leaders from industry, conservation and academia will discuss promising ways to stop deforestation and finance nature-based solutions.

 

Our in-person panel discussions will cover all of the biggest topics, including:

 

Forest Conservation & Climate Solutions: 

We can’t solve the climate crisis without Mother Nature’s help. With the Amazon as a backdrop, we will explore how efforts to halt tropical deforestation and meet the climate challenge intersect.  

• How can we best scale up nature-based climate solutions that protect and expand forests?  

• How can a robust voluntary carbon market help conserve forests and capture CO2? 

 

Growing Climate Solutions in Agriculture: 

Farmers are finding ways to make cropland store CO2 and cut the carbon footprint of our food systems. 

• What are the most promising developments in climate-friendly farming? 

• How are growers in Brazil raising productivity while bringing down emissions? 

 

A Win-Win on Plastic Waste and CO2:  

Talks on a global agreement on plastic waste are expected to resume in 2025 and limiting plastic waste could also help cut our greenhouse gas emissions. 

• How can a circular plastics economy be a climate solution? 

• What are packagers and producers doing to cut plastic waste and reduce emissions? 

 

Keeping the Clean Energy Momentum: 

The world is rapidly growing renewable energy, but energy demand is also booming.  

• How are clean energy leaders pushing toward positive tipping points for solar, wind and other forms of carbon-free power? 

• What are the most promising policies and technologies to boost RE growth? 

 

Exploring Sustainable Cities: 

Denser populations, efficient buildings, more transit, less sprawl—these are some ways cities can help solve the climate crisis and raise the quality of life for residents. City leaders must also deal with the growing challenges of heat, floods and other climate-driven impacts. With Brazil’s cities and leading businesses providing vivid case studies, we’ll explore how cities are meeting the climate challenge.  

• How is COP30 host city Belem adapting to growth and climate impacts? 

• What are the leading climate solutions emerging from city design and sustainable building? 

• Who is leading the way on cleaner urban transportation solutions? 

 

Decarbonizing Mobility—Thinking Beyond EVs:  

To meet the climate challenge, we must find cleaner ways to move ourselves and our stuff. The electric vehicle transition is underway but EVs alone are not the answer. We’ll explore the latest developments in rail transit, cleaner planes, cargo ships and more. 

• What is Brazil’s role in sustainable aviation fuel? 

• What are the most promising solutions for carbon-free shipping? 

• Where are the biggest opportunities for passenger railways? 

 

Our panels of scientists, project leaders, indigenous leaders and business executives will explain how we can scale up nature-based climate solutions and how an improved market for carbon credits plays an important role. Our coverage will span both editorial and custom content by way of a series of panel discussions, podcasts and articles. 

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