Decoding UNFCCC language

This guide discusses the COP process, explaining how decisions are made and what the technical language means.

Handbook

COP30, the UN Climate Change Conference, takes place in Belém, from 10 to 21 November 2025. Created as part of the ActNowFilm project, this guide from Cambridge Zero, the Institute for Policy Research and ClimaTalk covers:

Who's who of COP
Where negotiations happen – and how decisions are made
Core acronyms
What language really means
Red flag words and phrases
How to track negotiations
Frequently asked questions

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