Language of God BONUS | Live from COP30
Nov 20, 2025
Hannah Eves, a climate policy advisor, dives into the heart of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. She outlines critical negotiation topics like climate finance and the urgent necessity of phasing out fossil fuels, while addressing resistance from petrostate interests. Listeners gain insight into the impact of civil society at the event and the vibrant atmosphere of the climate march, which showcases strong participation from diverse faith groups. Eves' perspectives highlight the intersection of climate action and moral responsibility.
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COPs Are Inclusive Decision Networks
- A COP gathers nearly every country to make collective climate plans and includes many observer roles beyond negotiators.
- Observers bridge the UN process and their home communities by reporting back and influencing outcomes indirectly.
Observers Influence; Press Translates
- Press and observers play different roles: observers can influence, while press translates and reports without intervening.
- Colin describes press work as heavier on equipment but essential for sharing audio, video, and written stories.
Discipleship at COP Through CECOP
- CECOP brings emerging Christian leaders to COP as a discipleship program to shape faith-informed climate action.
- The program focuses on how the COP experience forms participants' identity and responsibility toward creation care.