Ecuador took part in the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), presenting its progress and actions aimed at strengthening adaptation and mitigation measures against climate change. The country’s approach integrates conservation with sustainable and community-based development.
The official delegation was led by Inés María Manzano, Minister of Environment and Energy. From November 17 to 21, the delegation participated in plenary sessions, bilateral meetings, high-level dialogues, and technical spaces that facilitated the formation of strategic alliances for Ecuador.
A significant achievement during COP30 was Ecuador’s accession to the “Intergovernmental Commitment on Land Tenure.” This step is intended to reinforce policies for protecting tropical forests and fully recognize the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities, who play a key role in land conservation.
The Ecuadorian team also joined a TED Talk session titled “How to Shape a wildfire-resilient future,” sharing global experiences related to wildfire prevention and management, technological use, early warning systems, and traditional cultural practices important for ecosystem balance.
Bilateral meetings were held with organizations such as NCFI–Norway, FCLP, Green Climate Fund (GCF), LEAF Coalition, World Bank, ICAT, GEF, as well as UK authorities. These discussions focused on priorities like financing anti-deforestation efforts, wildfire management, enhancing climate transparency, implementing national platforms for climate data, green investments for emerging economies, and conservation projects in mangroves, mountain ecosystems, and Galápagos.
Additionally, Ecuador presented its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC II), marking a milestone for national climate action from 2026 to 2030. This plan aims to increase ambition and reaffirm Ecuador’s commitment under the Paris Agreement.
According to the ministry’s statement: “La participación de Ecuador en la COP30 permitió posicionar al país como un referente regional en cambio climático, consolidando compromisos y movilizando financiamiento clave para temas de legalización de tierras, bosques, biodiversidad, incendios forestales y transparencia climática. Con estos avances, el Gobierno de El Nuevo Ecuador reafirma su decisión de construir un futuro resiliente, sostenible y justo para las presentes y futuras generaciones.” (“Ecuador’s participation in COP30 allowed the country to position itself as a regional leader in climate change action by consolidating commitments and mobilizing key financing for land legalization issues, forests, biodiversity, wildfires and climate transparency. With these advances The Government of New Ecuador reaffirms its decision to build a resilient sustainable and just future for present and future generations.”)
