@ green | July-August. 2025

� The urgency of the climate crisis demands a collective effort that prioritises real-world implementation over negotiations. This approach, emphasising unity and grassroots participation, is crucial for addressing the pressing issues we face.

� The proposed Action Agenda centres on six thematic areas- ranging from energy transition to social development- anchored by 30 highimpact objectives.

� Brazil is urging the world to adopt the Global Stocktake( GST) as a shared compass for climate action, transforming it into a Globally Determined Contribution( GDC).

Echoing the spirit of mutirão, a Brazilian tradition of community-driven collective action, Brazil urges the world to turn climate pledges into tangible outcomes through a shared, inclusive Action Agenda.

This inclusive approach ensures that all stakeholders, regardless of their background or role, feel valued and integral to the process.

The letter, penned by President- Designate Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, is more than a diplomatic communiqué- it’ s a blueprint for real-world implementation.

Inspired by Brazil’ s unified national response to the catastrophic floods in Rio Grande do Sul in 2024, the presidency aims to harness that same energy for the global climate movement.

A NEW ERA

Set against the backdrop of COP30 in Belém this November, Brazil’ s presidency proposes a streamlined Action Agenda organised around six thematic pillars:

• Energy, Industry & Transport Transitions

• Forests, Oceans & Biodiversity

• Agriculture & Food Systems

• Resilient Cities, Infrastructure & Water

• Human & Social Development

• Enablers: Finance, Technology, Innovation, Trade & Governance

These pillars are anchored by 30 " super-leverage " objectives designed to accelerate progress on the Paris

Agreement.

The proposed framework, from tripling renewable energy to halting deforestation and ensuring climateresilient education and healthcare systems, provides a practical roadmap grounded in scalable goals. This approach instils confidence in its feasibility and potential impact.

THE GLOBAL STOCKTAKE

Perhaps the most transformative proposition is to treat the Global Stocktake( GST)- the outcome of COP28- as a“ Globally Determined Contribution”( GDC).

Unlike nationally determined contributions( NDCs), the GDC would serve as a unifying compass for all actors- governments, cities, companies, and civil society- to align their actions with the global climate trajectory.

COLLECTIVE ACTION

The letter shifts focus from high-level negotiation to multi-stakeholder implementation, inviting:

• Indigenous communities and youth,

• Local governments and

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businesses,

• Development banks and international agencies.

The presidency is also calling for a ' Circle of Presidencies '- a coalition of past COP leaders( COP21 to COP29) to ensure institutional memory, coherence, and momentum beyond annual summits. This initiative aims to foster a sense of shared responsibility and continuity in global climate action.

EYES ON BELÉM

COP30’ s symbolic location, Belém, gateway to the Amazon, lends weight to Brazil ' s vision.

However, it ' s not without controversy. Infrastructure projects tied to the summit, including a highway through the rainforest, have sparked debate about climate credibility versus national development priorities.

We acknowledge these concerns and are committed to ensuring that our actions align with our climate goals.

Still, the letter’ s tone is one of optimism and urgency. It recognises that climate success cannot rely solely on governments. What’ s needed is a global mutirão- a collective roll-upyour-sleeves moment.

As the world prepares for COP30, Brazil’ s presidency is challenging stakeholders to go beyond statements and into action, embracing a philosophy that climate action is not just a top-down directive, but a shared duty.

“ To protect our planet, we must act as one community,” the letter affirmed.

In a time of growing climate fatigue and geopolitical fragmentation, the Fourth Letter rekindles a powerful truth: that collective humanity, grounded in solidarity, remains our most renewable resource.- @ green