Conference
This year’s COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, will be held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025, focusing on critical climate issues, particularly the Amazon’s role in global climate regulation. Transport will have a dedicated thematic program at COP30, grouped with Energy and Industry, reflecting its close interlinkages with these sectors. ITDP will have a presence at events leading up to and during the weeks of COP30, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, & Facebook for the latest information.
November 4, 2025
COP30 Local Leaders Forum’s National Front of Mayors General Assembly | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hosted by the COP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies, the COP30 Local Leaders Forum will unite mayors, governors, and subnational officials from around the world to showcase how local action is driving global climate progress. The 88th FNP-General Assembly will gather mayors from across the world and Brazil to debate key issues shaping local governance, fiscal management, and climate leadership. ITDP Brazil Director Clarisse Cunha Linke will be moderating a discussion during this in-person event.
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November 5, 2025
Decarbonizing Public Transport for All: Leveraging Climate Finance for a Just Transition | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hosted by ITDP Brazil and the Crux Alliance, this event brings together transport experts and stakeholders to explore the role of zero-emission public transport in advancing social equity, emphasizing the importance of directing more climate finance towards this goal. Through two dynamic panels, participants will explore how financial mechanisms can support public transport projects in Brazilian cities, contributing to both climate mitigation and adaptation. The discussions will also address pathways for a just mobility transition, ensuring that environmental goals are aligned with social inclusion and economic justice. This event will take place before the official start of COP30, with ITDP CEO Heather Thompson delivering remarks.
Panel: Financing the Transition — Leveraging Climate Funds for Public Transport
Panel: From Climate Action to Social Justice — Ensuring Equity in the Transition to Zero-Emission Public Transport
November 12, 2025
Clean Cities, Smarter Grids: Harnessing Policy to Turn Challenges into Impact | Belém, Brazil
Decisions made now will determine whether Latin America and other emerging economies can leapfrog to a clean energy future. From electrifying public transport to managing energy demand more intelligently, policy will be the key driver of success. Together, these panels hosted by media outlet Folha de S.Paulo and the Crux Alliance will highlight how governments can design and implement policies that unlock investment, accelerate deployment, and deliver tangible benefits. Drawing on lessons from Brazil, India, Mexico, and others, policymakers and experts will examine how coordinated policy action can advance climate goals while improving lives — offering practical insights for turning clean energy ambition into real-world progress. Read this recent op-ed article in Folha de S.Paulo co-authored by ITDP Brazil, for more perspective on Brazil’s transport and climate opportunities. If you will be attending COP30 in-person, RSVP to the event here.
Panel: Driving Clean Cities — Policy Pathways for Bus Electrification in Latin America and Beyond
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November 13, 2025
Public Transportation and Decarbonization: Connecting Efficiency, Integration, and Climate Impact | Belém, Brazil
This event is hosted by C.A.S.E., a coalition of leading companies in Brazil (Bradesco, Itaú, Itaúsa, Natura, Nestlé, Vale, and Marcopolo), that is working collectively to position Brazil as a leader in the global climate agenda. This discussion event will highlight the crucial role of public transport in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the country with better integration and efficiency. Participants include:
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Date To Be Confirmed: November 2025
Scaling Finance for Impact: Clean Buses, Clean Air, Shared Prosperity | Belém, Brazil
Hosted by SLOCAT at the transport-focused Blue Zone, this event will highlight the importance of elevating climate finance to support the transition to electric urban bus systems. With emissions set to rise 26% by 2050, urban transport is a fast-growing source of greenhouse gases. Bus electrification, when supported by walking and cycling, is among the most cost-effective, equitable climate strategies. ITDP’s research on Compact Cities Electrified, offers global and country roadmaps that quantify needs, costs, and pathways for decarbonizing transport. Through models from the World Bank and BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank), this discussion will highlight how concessional loans, blended finance, and private-public partnerships can scale investment and impact in public transport. ITDP CEO Heather Thompson and ITDP Brazil Director Clarisse Cunha Linke will be joined by experts from the World Bank, BNDES – Brazilian Development Bank, and the International Council on Clean Transportation.