The Forest Stewardship Council at COP 30 Uniting stakeholders around forest solutions for climate action Learn more about COP 30 → United Nations Climate Change Conference The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30), taking place from November 10–21 in Belém, Brazil, marks a critical milestone in global climate action as countries prepare to submit updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Amazon’s symbolic and ecological importance underscores the urgency of placing forests at the centre of climate solutions. The COP 30 Presidency is emphazing forests as a key theme with the launch of the Tropical Forests Forever Fund (TFFF) – making it a decisive event about the future of the world’s forests. FSC / Emilio White Forests are natural solutions to climate change One of the most effective ways to combat climate change is with healthy, resilient forests. They absorb over 7 billion tonnes of CO₂ each year, while supporting biodiversity, water systems, and livelihoods. Responsible forest management is a proven, scalable nature-based solution that protects ecosystems, supports sustainable development, and delivers measurable climate benefits. See how → Find us at COP 30 Given the urgency of the climate crisis, the historic opportunity for forest and climate decision-making, and the significance of being present and advocating for forest stewardship and nature-based solutions while some stakeholders are stepping back, FSC and the FSC Indigenous Foundation will be attending COP 30. To ensure the most effective engagement, our delegation will rotate badges throughout the conference. We invite you to contact our delegates in advance or during the event to arrange a meeting. FSC Subhra Bhattacharjee, Director General, FSC Sharon London, Climate Partnerships Director, FSC I&P Anand Punja, Director of Stakeholder Relations, FSC Elson Fernandes, Executive Director, FSC Brasil Niamh Brannigan, Head of Communications, FSC Patrick Epie, Coordinator, Congo Basin and West Africa, FSC Africa FSC Indigenous Foundation Minnie Degawan, Managing Director, FSC Indigenous Foundation Nadia Gomez, FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee Representative for South America Olga Kostrova, FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee Representative for Russia Carlos Blandon, Community Development Program Leader, FSC Indigenous Foundation Maria De Leon, Head of Communications, FSC Indigenous Foundation Join us at side events FSC is hosting or participating in various events at COP 30 at the Forest Pavilion, the World Climate Foundation Climate Summit, Global Landscapes Forum Climate and 8th Investment Case Symposium, pre-COP 30 Symposium, and more. If you are interested in our speakers for other events, please get in touch with Sharon London at s.london@fsc.org. Learn about our solutions The interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss demand urgent, coordinated action – or what Brazil calls ‘mutirão’. FSC provides a trusted platform for coordination, bringing together governments, businesses, Indigenous Peoples, civil society, and academia to co-create and implement solutions that address the scale and complexity of today’s global challenges. FSC Forest Management Certification FSC-certified forests are managed sustainably, which enhances their ability to capture and store carbon, not only in the trees, but also in the soil and other biomass. Learn about FSC’s Forest Management Certification solution. FSC Verified Impact This pioneering solution empowers forest stewards to communicate how they are making a measurable difference in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Learn about FSC’s innovative tool that allows companies to measure and report on their positive impact on carbon storage. FSC / Célio Cavalcante Filho In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, the Agroextractivist Association of Communities of the Uatumã Sustainable Development Reserve is caring for the ecosystem for the benefit of future generations. Learn more → FSC / Samora Chapman In Namibia, an innovative nature-based solution is taking shape: transforming overgrown, encroaching bush into clean, locally generated electricity. Find out how → FSC / Célio Cavalcante Filho Research shows that FSC can play a decisive role in combatting deforestation in the Amazon. Read the evidence → Media requests Our delegation speakers are available for exclusive interviews. To request an interview with any of the following speakers, please contact media@fsc.org. Subhra Bhattacharjee, Director General, FSC Anand Punja, Director of Stakeholder Relations, FSC Sharon London, Partnerships Director, FSC I&P Elson Fernandes, Executive Director, FSC Brazil Minnie Degawan, Managing Director, FSC Indigenous Foundation Listen to the forest guardians In Borneo and Central Java, Indonesia, Indigenous and local forest managers are improving community well-being and the health of forest ecosystems, increasing resilience. Read their words below. FSC / Jonathan Perugia Arbidasi, Healer of Tumbang Habangoi Village: The forest is really important for us. It gives the community a place to grow rice, helps people make a living, and gives us what we need to build houses and make tools. Basically, everything comes from the forest. FSC / Jonathan Perugia Okta Simon, Programme Manager of Sebangau Katingan Landscape, WWF Indonesia: Our main goal is to protect the forest between Sebangau National Park and Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park. Most importantly, we want to improve both our community’s well-being and the health of the forest ecosystem. By supporting P2RK Rattan Farmers Group and FSC certification, sustainable forest management by local farmers can help prevent deforestation and safeguard forests and rattan stands. FSC / Jonathan Perugia Sitiwati, villager and member of P2RK Rattan Farmers' Group: My parents always told me, wherever you study, wherever you go, you will come back to your parents’ work. And that is taking care of the forest. We are the ones who look after it. Let’s not lose our forest. Let’s take good care of it. FSC / Jonathan Perugia Yusminah Farmer Member of Giri Mulyo Group Member of Kostajasa: Kostajasa is a cooperative engaged in community forestry. Forest management here is a collective effort, what we call “gotong royong”, or locally, “liuran." FSC / Jonathan Perugia Untung Karnanto, Manager, Kostajasa: Kostajasa, with its FSC-certified forest management, meets requirements such as High Conservation Value (HCV). By implementing High Conservation Value principles, we help protect not just one village but a wider landscape. In this way, we also support our colleagues working in mangrove and karst areas. FSC / Jonathan Perugia Lantip Titis Pranandito Marketing & Communications Kostajasa: When the rights of the community are fulfilled, people are much more willing to think about conservation. Talking about conservation without addressing people’s needs is meaningless.