Canada at COP30

An overview of Canada’s actions at COP30.

Friday, November 21

Due to the fire incident in the Blue Zone, Pavilion programming wrapped up ahead of schedule to allow for a safe and orderly evacuation
- Thank you to all participants, partners, and staff for their cooperation during the interruption

Canada has co-signed a joint commitment to take action on black carbon pollutants which contributes significantly to global warming
- As part of this informal working group, Action on Black Carbon will aim to drive scalable, high-impact black carbon reductions based on flexible, country-driven approaches and actions
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) announced the launch of the South-South Knowledge Hub for country platforms to promote low-carbon development in countries such as South Africa, Bangladesh, and Brazil
- The Knowledge Hub will work with countries to support global knowledge and exchange networks to strengthen Southern research institutions’ influence
- Canada is supporting the Knowledge Hub by providing a $2-million contribution to IDRC
Canada announced new endorsements of the Kananaskis Wildfire Charter by Andorra, Chile, Costa Rica, Norway, Peru, Türkiye, and Spain, further strengthening global commitment to preventing, responding to, and recovering from wildfires

News release: Canada advances carbon markets, methane reductions, clean energy partnerships, and international adaptation at COP30
The Global Methane Status Report, released by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, shows that while global methane emissions are still increasing, they are growing more slowly since the Global Methane Pledge was launched
- The report projects a 10 percent slower growth rate by 2030 and highlights both the progress achieved, and the urgent need for countries to fully implement available measures to drive faster and deeper reductions
The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) welcomed new members the Republic of Korea, Bahrain and Guatemala and also launched a “Plan to Accelerate Coal Transitions (PDF)” that will help guide countries in making the switch from coal to clean power
Canada endorsed the Global Clean Power Alliance Supply Chains Mission Vision:
- the Supply Chains Mission is a UK-led collaboration among countries and international organizations to help foster the development of secure, resilient and diverse supply chains needed to deliver the clean energy transition
Canada endorsed the Bioeconomy Challenge, a multistakeholder platform focused on translating the G20 Bioeconomy High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy into concrete actions

Canada endorsed thePublic-Private Implementation Statement on Creating Demand for Low-Emissions Hydrogen and Its Derivatives in Lead Markets
- Launched by the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF) under the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), the statement aims to maintain global momentum behind hydrogen market development and stimulate demand for low-emissions hydrogen

Minister Dabrusin met with Rick Smith, President of the Canadian Climate Institute, to advance discussion on global decarbonization and Canada’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy, which positions Canada to lead in clean growth, attract investment, and remain competitive in a net-zero future
At the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) Ministerial Meeting at the Japan Pavilion, Minister Dabrusin gave opening remarks
- IMEO’s mission to reduce methane emissions through open, reliable, and actionable data aligns with Canada’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy and Canada’s global leadership in reducing methane waste, including as champions of the Global Methane Pledge

News Release: Canada advances global climate leadership at COP30 with International Climate Finance Investments
News Release: Canada affirms Indigenous leadership and global climate action at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)
Canada endorsed Drastically Reducing Methane Emissions in the Fossil Fuel Sector, a statement led by the United Kingdom and supported by several countries and energy organizations to demonstrate a shared commitment to reaching near zero methane emissions in the fossil fuel sector
As co-convener of the Global Methane Pledge, Minister Dabrusin joined an event hosted by Montréal-based GHGSat, showcasing Canada’s leadership in cutting methane emissions
Minister Dabrusin signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with Brazil’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Minister Silva, on Integrated Fire Management
- This agreement follows Canada’s endorsement of Brazil’s Call to Action on Integrated Fire Management and Wildfire Resilience to strengthen international cooperation on emergency preparedness and response, building on the G7 Kananaskis Wildfire Charter

Canada joins the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change | United Nations (GIIICC)
- The Initiative is a dedicated multilateral collaboration among countries and international organizations to fund research and action promoting information integrity on climate issues
Minister Julie Dabrusin and Minister Steven Guilbeault participate in the opening session of Indigenous Climate Leadership Day at the Canada Pavilion, featuring dialogues that emphasized the important value of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis participation and inclusion in international climate action

On Remembrance Day, Minister Dabrusin joins attendees at the Canada Pavilion to honour those who served and continue to serve for peace and freedom
Canada announces a $4.3 million increase to Canada’s initial $13 million investment in the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for the Sustainable Development of the Brazilian Legal Amazon

News Release: Minister Dabrusin to lead Canada’s efforts for collective climate action at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)
Canada reaffirms its shared commitment to human rights and gender-responsive climate policies in a new Global Statement on Gender Equality and Climate Action (PDF)
Canada endorses Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility declaration (PDF), which mobilizes public and private investment to conserve rainforests, with 20% of funds reserved for Indigenous Peoples
Canada joins the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, which aims to enhance demand for high-integrity carbon credits and increase private investment in greenhouse gas mitigation
Canada hosts an event to launch the CREWS 2030 Strategy (PDF)

2025-11-21