The COP30 Conference (November 12, 2025)
COP30: Global Warming in the Crosshairs
ℹ️ What? COP30, a major international meeting where solutions to curb climate change and protect the planet are discussed.
👤 Who? Representatives from almost every country in the world, as well as scientists, young people, and environmental advocates, are coming together to talk about the climate.
🌍 Where? In Belém, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil—a region that is essential for the health of the forests and the global climate.
🕰️ When? This important conference is taking place from November 10 to 21, 2025.
❓ Why is it important? To find ways to take action on climate change, help countries affected by natural disasters, and protect nature for the future. 🌱
🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to understand the importance of COP30 and the Amazon in the fight against climate change.
Your goal today!
COP30 is a major global meeting where countries come together to discuss climate change and find solutions to protect our planet.
It is being held in Belém, Brazil, in the heart of the Amazon, one of the most environmentally important regions in the world.
Leaders will discuss pollution, clean energy, and forest conservation. It's an essential meeting for imagining a more sustainable future! 🌍💚
🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to understand the importance of COP30 and the Amazon in the fight against climate change.
The activity consists of three steps:
STEP 1 — Discover Belém and the Amazon. You will be able to locate the city and region where this important conference is taking place.
STEP 2 — It's going to be hot! You will understand how important global warming is today and will be tomorrow.
STEP 3 — What can you do? You will write a short text about the ways you think global warming can be combated.
This is what the final result of your activity will look like. →
Let's go! →
STEP 1 — Discover Belém and the Amazon
During this first stage, you will discover Belém, the large city in northern Brazil that is hosting COP30.
Located near the mouth of the Amazon River, Belém is at the heart of a region that is crucial for the climate.
You will understand why the Amazon plays a major role for the planet and why this city is becoming an important place to discuss the environment this year. 🌿🌍
Take a few moments to explore Belém and its surroundings!
Now, read this short text about Belém and COP30, and answer the questions that follow.
Finished? Let's go to Step 2! →
STEP 2 — It's going to be hot!
With global warming, the planet is getting hotter and hotter. To cool down, people are using more air conditioners and cooling systems, which is increasing global electricity consumption.
The graph you are about to analyze shows how much electricity we will need by 2050 to run all these air conditioning devices.
Now it's up to you to examine the data and understand what this means for our energy future! 🌡⚡
Look at the data in the graph and answer the following questions.
Finished? Let's move on to step 3 →
STEP 3 — What to do?
Global warming is already transforming our planet: higher temperatures, extreme weather events, threats to animals and humans.
Governments play a key role in making major decisions to protect the environment. But everyone can take action at their own level, including you!
For this last part of the activity, you will think about what worries you most, what actions you can take, and what actions countries should take at conferences such as COP30.
Watch this video from CBC Kids News, then think about what you can do to combat global warming. Take notes!
Now it's your turn!
Write a 6-8 line personal reflection answering the following questions:
1. Why is global warming a cause for concern?
2. What individual actions can help combat it?
3. What should governments do at conferences such as COP30?
Your text must include:
• At least one impact of global warming;
• Two individual actions you can take;
• One government or collective action.
To help you:
• “I believe global warming is a concern because...”
• “One thing everyone can do is...”
• “In my opinion, governments should...”
Take the time to carefully review your answers and your text!
When you're done, check out your final result! →