America shows up:
congressional delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference
At COP 30 in Brazil, the world will be watching.
Diplomats and global leaders will be looking to forge lasting partnerships that can weather political shifts in Washington. SEEC Institute’s Congressional delegation will carry a powerful message: millions of Americans still believe in climate action. This delegation is stepping up to keep the U.S. engaged in the global climate effort at a time when it matters most.
why does this cop matter?
Held in Belem, Brazil - the “gateway to the Amazon” - ten years after the conclusion of the Paris Agreement in 2015, COP 30 will be a pivotal moment for the international climate movement.
Right now, countries are in the process of submitting their latest 2035 climate targets, which will set the course for the next decade of global climate action.
“When I attended COP25 in Madrid, a European Parliamentarian pulled me aside to warn that bad things happen when the US doesn’t lead. Our allies around the globe understand the crisis we face. I’m proud to be part of this delegation to help show the rest of the world that there are people in the United States who know the stakes, are dedicated to finding a path to net-zero, and are willing to do everything in their power to meet the moment.”
– Rep. Sean Casten.
Work on the Ground
While at COP, the SEEC Institute delegation will work on a number of important issue areas and missions, including strengthening U.S. climate diplomacy, engaging on climate and trade policy, rallying the U.S. private sector, and promoting American commercial diplomacy. The daily delegation schedule at COP 30 will focus on activities like these:
Conduct bilateral meetings and policy exchanges with foreign government delegations;
Interface with fellow parliamentarians and legislators from key partner countries;
Convene and host public-facing events to push forward with American climate leadership.