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| Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to Brazil, Dr. John Stephen Simbachawene (middle), and Dr. Fred Manyika from the Office of the Vice President (left), arriving at the venue as the global summit commenced on November 10, 2025 |
A high-level delegation from Tanzania has joined world leaders and negotiators at the official opening session of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), underway in Belém, Brazil.
Leading the Tanzanian team are the Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to Brazil, Dr. John Stephen Simbachawene, and Dr. Fred Manyika from the Office of the Vice President (in picture above), who were seen arriving at the venue as the global summit commenced in the heart of the Amazon region.
COP30, held alongside CMP20 (the 20th session of the Kyoto Protocol parties) and CMA7 (the seventh session of the Paris Agreement parties), is a critical forum for advancing international cooperation on climate action and accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Tanzania’s participation underscores its strong commitment to tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development while aligning with the collective position of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN).
At this conference, Tanzania is prioritizing the full operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund with predictable and accessible financing mechanisms, the implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and the mobilization of adequate climate finance for developing countries.
The delegation aims to ensure that Tanzania’s climate vulnerabilities, development priorities, and national aspirations are fully represented in the global climate agenda and reflected in the conference’s outcomes.
COP30 is expected to produce pivotal decisions that will guide global efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions and strengthening resilience for communities most affected by climate impacts.