Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast Inside COP: How to Build a COP
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Oct 2, 2025 Thais Bilenky, a Brazilian political journalist, shares insights on Brazil's domestic politics and the upcoming COP30 in Belém. She discusses Lula's strategies on the global stage and the tensions between national policies and regional interests. Bilenky highlights the delicate balance of conservation and economic development, especially in the context of Pará. She explains how the location of COP30 reflects political dynamics and addresses Brazilian skepticism about the summit's true impact, shedding light on public perceptions around climate action.
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COPs Have Shifted To Implementation
- COPs have moved from negotiating agreements to focusing on implementation and scaling solutions.
- The action agenda and green zone now host where real-world decarbonization happens faster than national texts indicate.
Blue Zone Vs Green Zone
- The 'blue zone' is where governments negotiate formal texts and the 'green zone' is where businesses, cities and civil society implement solutions.
- Belém will emphasise the green zone to showcase implementation over new legal deals.
Ask About Implementation Not New Deals
- Don't ask Belém for a single new global agreement; instead ask who is implementing and at what speed and scale.
- Focus on sectors and measurable on-the-ground changes rather than headline bargains.