UNDP joins global leaders at COP30 to advance Guyana’s climate, biodiversity agenda

Representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have travelled to Belém, Brazil, to join international and regional leaders at COP30, advancing efforts on climate action and sustainable development.
During COP30, UNDP is participating in bilateral meetings with heads of state and Government officials from across the region, including President Dr Irfaan Ali. These discussions will explore how UNDP can best support national climate agendas, mobilise resources, and contribute to Guyana’s leadership in climate resilience and sustainable development.

The UNDP on Tuesday said that the event promoted Guyana’s integrated leadership in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience, showcased the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030 (LCDS 2030) as a replicable model and advanced the Global Biodiversity Alliance as a multilateral platform for scaling ecosystem restoration and biodiversity finance.
“As we look ahead to COP30, momentum must translate into measurable action. Biodiversity is not a stand-alone goal; it is a key element, with people at its core, at the heart of sustainable development and climate resilience. When nature thrives, people thrive,” UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Michelle Muschett, said.
“Protecting and restoring ecosystems strengthens livelihoods, food and water security, and inclusive growth. UNDP stands with partners like Guyana in advancing nature-positive economies, aligning climate, biodiversity, and development as one integrated agenda. The road from Belém to COP30 is our opportunity to turn ambition into lasting impact for people and the planet,” she added.
Muschett reinforced UNDP’s support of Guyana’s climate and developmental agenda during the COP30 side event, “Guyana’s Pathway to Climate Resilience: Scaling Low Carbon Leadership and Conserving Biodiversity”, on November 7, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, alongside her bilateral meeting with President Dr Ali.
UNDP’s engagement at COP30 underscored its commitment to supporting Guyana’s climate ambitions and fostering partnerships for a resilient future, while UNDP’s ongoing work in Guyana demonstrates its commitment to empowering communities, advancing the LCDS 2030, and promoting innovative projects that benefit people and the planet.