ADBI at COP30: Supporting Sustainable Climate Action for the Global South
Speaking at events taking place alongside COP30 official negotiations in Belém, Brazil, ADBI Dean Bambang Brodjonegoro emphasized the importance of a whole-of-economy approach to increase climate action.
At a Japan Pavilion seminar on 11 November, attended by Kentaro Doi, Japan’s Vice Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Dean Brodjonegoro emphasized the need for collective action and carbon accounting initiatives.
"We must act decisively, and we must act together," he said.
"From national governments to corporations and individual facilities, the ability to measure, report, and verify greenhouse gas emissions is foundational to achieving our shared goals under the Paris Agreement."
During a panel discussion co-hosted by ADB and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Dean Brodjonegoro also shared insights into Indonesia’s strategies for closing investment gaps that can advance Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
On 12 November, ADBI co-organized a Forests, Agriculture, and Green Economy conference with Brazilian institutions that supported interregional knowledge exchange and multilateral cooperation.
Opening the conference, Dean Brodjonegoro highlighted how the Global South can play an even greater role in fostering climate action:
"The Global South is no longer a passive recipient of global trends. It is a driver of innovation, resilience, and sustainability. This is a moment to recognize that climate action and economic transformation must go hand in hand."
Dil Rahut, ADBI Vice Chair of Research and Senior Economist, joined Dean Brodjonegoro in Belém, introducing ADBI’s research on sustainable rural transformation across Asia and the Pacific and its role in meaningful climate action.
Rahut presented strategies for financing climate-resilient infrastructure at the Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Pavilion and participated in discussions on capacity building and youth empowerment for sustainable development. He also shared findings on rural transition in South Asia at various conferences.
ADBI’s presence at COP30 builds on its participation in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan , reinforcing its commitment to enhancing climate action, supporting sustainable growth, and building resilience in the face of climate change.