In this episode, we speak with Angelos Pastras, civil and environmental engineer and a veteran COP participant, who joins us to unpack the key outcomes of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. From the Amazon’s unprecedented role as host to the creation of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility and the agreement on the Global Goal on Adaptation indicators, Angelos explains why this year’s conference felt more urgent than ever.

We discuss the role of the EU’s leadership in climate negotiations, the commitment to triple adaptation financing, and the persistent challenges around fossil fuel phase-out, where strong language once again failed to land despite global pressure. Angelos also reflects on Europe’s evolving role in climate diplomacy and why “shared but differentiated responsibilities” must guide global action moving forward.

If you want a clear, accessible breakdown of what truly happened at COP30, this conversation is for you.

Host of the episode: ⁠Luca P. De Cristofaro

Guest: Angelos Pastras, Youth Climate Diplomacy Forum for Southeast Europe

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