On Day 4 of COP30, Catholic leaders from across the Global South made history, stepping into a central role at the UN climate summit with a powerful, justice-focused message. A high-level gathering of cardinals, bishops, and Church networks highlighted urgent calls...

As COP30 enters another decisive day in Belém, messages of support continue to arrive from across the Claretian world, affirming the impact of our daily coverage. Readers appreciate the clear insights, timely updates, and accessible summaries that help them follow the...

The Proclade policy brief for COP30 is a faith-based call to action grounded in the principles of integral ecology and climate justice. It argues that the climate crisis is fundamentally a crisis of injustice, disproportionately harming the world's poorest and...

Day 2 marked the formal start of substantive work under the Subsidiary Bodies (SBI 63 and SBSTA 63) after a delayed opening. Negotiations expanded across several parallel tracks, including Presidency consultations, SB contact groups, and informal meetings addressing...

A Hopeful and Challenging Beginning The 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30) opened in Belém, Brazil, the firstever COP held in the Amazon. With over 56.000 registered participants—about 10 000 fewer than at the 2024 summit—the day began with a spirit of unity and...