COP30 was hosted by which country in 2025?

Correct answer: Brazil. COP30 took place in Belém, Brazil, in 2025.

Background: Its Amazon location gave the conference particular relevance to forests, biodiversity and climate resilience.

• India: India last hosted a COP in 2002 (COP8, New Delhi).
• Australia: Australia is President of Negotiations for COP31, not the COP30 host.
• South Africa: South Africa hosted COP17 in Durban in 2011.

Did you know? COP30 continued work on implementing the Paris Agreement and increasing support for developing countries.

Memory trick: COP30 = Brazil = Belém.