Speech by Minister Marina Silva in a panel on pre-2030 ambition at COP28

Summary:

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has sounded the alarm, emphasizing that the decade 2021-2030 is the last window of opportunity to address climate change and ensure a safer future for humanity. The report stresses the need for urgent and collective action to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, accelerate renewable energy, and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The author highlights the importance of international cooperation, responsibility, and fraternity to address this global challenge. The success of the COP30 meeting in 2025 in Brazil will depend on achieving a balanced overall balance in line with the 1.5u00b0C target, including pre-2030 actions, recommendations for future NDCs, and global adaptation goals. The key message is that immediate action is necessary to avoid catastrophic consequences and create a more just, solidary, and secure future.