COP 30 Works in Belém Enter Final Stretch
Federal and Pará governments are executing more than 30 structural works that will prepare the city to host the conference and leave a legacy of mobility, sanitation, and public spaces for the population.
The integrated works of COP30 in Belém were the subject of a technical press conference held on the morning of this Thursday (2) at the City Park. The meeting brought together representatives from the federal and state governments, as well as partner institutions, to detail the progress of the preparation of the capital of Pará to host the UN Conference on Climate Change in November.
Participating in the press conference were the Secretary of State for Infrastructure and Logistics, Adler Silveira; the Infrastructure Director of COP30, Olmo Borges Xavier; the Undersecretary of Science and Technology for the Amazon, Dorival da Costa dos Santos; and the Coordination Director of Itaipu Binacional, Carlos Carboni.
Transformation - Under the Government of Pará, more than 30 structural works are listed, with an investment of R$ 4.5 billion, preparing the city to host the largest climate event on the planet. According to Secretary Adler Silveira, the investments not only meet the immediate needs of COP30 but also leave permanent transformations for the population. “We are talking about works that improve mobility, sanitation, macro-drainage, and public spaces. It is a joint effort that ensures conditions to welcome the world in Belém and, above all, guarantees a legacy of quality of life for the people of Pará after the event,” he stated.
Among the ongoing projects, the macro-drainage and sanitation works in 13 channels of the city stand out, in addition to the construction of the sewage network of Ver-o-Peso, one of the main postcards of the capital. These interventions will directly benefit more than 500,000 people, reducing historical flooding, expanding the sewage network, and revitalizing urban living spaces.
Blue Zone and Green Zone - The assembly of temporary structures that will house international negotiations and parallel activities is also progressing rapidly. In the City Park, 95% of the tents have already been erected, and 85% of the special flooring has been installed. Some areas of the pavilions have already begun to take shape, such as the accreditation sectors, main entrance, VIP room, and thematic booths.
The Infrastructure Director of COP30, Olmo Borges Xavier, highlighted the efficiency of the work and reinforced the commitment to deadlines. “The structures are progressing on schedule. By the end of October, we will have everything ready to welcome the world leaders expected for the Leaders' Summit and the 50,000 participants who will come to Belém during COP 30,” he stated.
With the progress of the works and the assembly of the structures, Belém enters the final phase of preparation for two historic milestones: the Leaders' Summit, which takes place on November 6 and 7, and COP30, from November 10 to 21.
