André Corrêa do Lago – President-designate of the COP30 in Belém

André Aranha Corrêa do Lago has been nominated by Brazil as President of the next climate conference (COP30). The career diplomat has 25 years of negotiating experience and is well-connected. At COP30, he has the enormous task of involving the USA despite Trump and finding new approaches to the problematic issue of climate financing.

Last updated: 24. July 2025