Focus Areas
Just Transition
A Just Transition is about ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy occurs in a manner that is fair, equitable, and inclusive of all communities and stakeholders.
This year, the main cross-constituency campaign will be around the theme of Just Transition.
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to efforts to adjust to the impacts of climate change, enhancing resilience in vulnerable regions and sectors to minimise harm and maximise opportunities for future sustainability.
Forests
It is expected that the COP30 Presidency will put a large focus on (tropical) forests, e.g. with the Amazon Fund or the TFFF. Despite being partly UN CBD scope, this year's COP will focus, to an extent, on forests, restoration and conservation efforts, which is also relevant in the Nordic countries.
Children & Youth and Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)
The ACE framework emphasizes the active participation of children and youth in climate change decision-making and solutions, recognizing them as key agents of change. It addresses fields of education, etc.
This thematic area can also address child & youth inclusion as a whole, independent from the ACE negotiations.
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)
NDCs are commitments by countries under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen climate actions, with updates every five years to increase ambition and progress.
No country of the Nordics has submitted their NDC yet, despite the deadline already passing earlier this year. Neither did the European Union. Worldwide, just 7 countries have done so far, despite ratification of the Paris Agreement.
