Society of Jesus Delivers Official Statement and Holds Press Conference at COP30
Press release
On November 20, the Jesuits for Climate Justice Campaign delivered a statement to the President of COP30, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, in the hands of Anderson Pedro, S.J., Rector of PUC-Rio. The letter outlined the Society’s position on the climate negotiations and included three urgent calls.
To secure a mechanism in the Just Transition Work Programme to deliver predictable support and grant-based and non-debt-making financial instruments to developing countries rather than more fragmented initiatives.
To establish a clear path for strengthening, implementing, and transparent operation of the Loss and Damage Fund, ensuring that poor and developing nations and countries use the resources.
To ensure reform of the Global Financial Architecture, mandating climate-related debt cancellation.
In this context, on November 21 at 10:00 AM (Belem time), the Jesuits for Climate Justice campaign held an official press conference in the COP30 Blue Zone to present these calls and share reflections from our delegation.
The recording is available here: Press conference
Delivery of the statement
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