Brazil has named automotive industry executive Dan Ioschpe as its official “climate champion” for the COP30 summit, to be held in Belém this November.
In a notable shift toward business-led climate diplomacy, Dan Ioschpe, chairman of Iochpe-Maxion, will represent Brazil as its climate champion ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Summit (COP30).
Ioschpe, who also sits on the boards of major Brazilian firms including aerospace manufacturer Embraer, will serve under COP30 president Andre Correa do Lago, a senior Brazilian diplomat. His primary role will be to engage the private sector and rally voluntary commitments to reduce emissions.
“I look forward to working with him to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement,” said Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC.
Ioschpe previously chaired the B20 — the business arm of the G20 — during Brazil’s 2024 presidency. He has been active in international negotiations and dialogue at the intersection of trade, business, and climate.
Brazil’s appointment signals a pragmatic turn for COP30, highlighting the government’s intent to align private sector growth with global climate goals.
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The Pentagon’s internal debate over restructuring key military commands — including potentially ending the U.S. monopoly over NATO’s top post — has raised red flags among generals and lawmakers alike, amid growing unease in Europe.
President Trump’s new tariffs hit 185 countries, with Kazakhstan facing the highest rate at 27%. Kazakhstan now seeks talks with U.S. officials to ease the impact.
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U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher is set to visit Myanmar on Friday, following the country’s devastating earthquake. The U.N. is urging for urgent international assistance and unhindered aid access as the region grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.
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