COP30 Update - Super Pollutants Take Center Stage

The 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) officially opened yesterday in Belém, Brazil. Global attention focuses on this year’s climate negotiations, where climate finance is expected to be a key topic over the next two weeks.

Preceding Events at COP30

Prior to formal discussions, the C40 World Mayors Summit took place alongside the COP30 World Leaders Summit (WLS). Martina Otto, Head of the CCAC Secretariat, shared reflections from these events.

Summit on Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases

On the sidelines of the WLS, Brazil, China, and the United Kingdom co-hosted the third “COP30 Summit on Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases.” This follows similar summits at COP28 in Dubai and COP29 in Baku.

Launch of the Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator

During the summit, Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of the Environment and Climate, and Rt. Ed Miliband, UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, announced a new multi-year initiative under the CCAC.

“The Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator will fast-track deep reductions in super pollutants across 30 developing countries by 2030.”

The initiative will set up dedicated National Super Pollutant Units, inspired by the Montreal Protocol's Ozone Units, to ensure long-term governmental commitment.

Initial Funding and Participating Countries

The first group of seven countries selected for support includes Brazil, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Nigeria, and South Africa. They will receive an initial funding package of USD 25 million.

Summary

This initiative promises to strengthen international efforts by embedding super pollutant reduction strategies within national institutions, accelerating climate action until 2030.

Author's summary: COP30 highlights the launch of a major initiative targeting super pollutant reductions in 30 developing nations, aiming to embed sustained government action and accelerate climate progress by 2030.

Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) — 2025-11-11