Core Points - The Brazilian government has signed a law to temporarily move the capital from Brasília to Belém during the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) from November 11 to 21, 2025 [2] - This temporary relocation is intended to symbolize Brazil's commitment to global climate issues and to emphasize the importance of the Amazon in the international environmental agenda [2] - All decrees issued during this period will be registered in Belém, allowing the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to operate from the city [2] Location and Significance - Belém, the capital of Pará state, is located in the Amazon rainforest region and covers an area of approximately 1,059 square kilometers [2] - The city was founded in 1615 and is home to numerous museums and monuments, many of which are classified as national cultural heritage [2] - Pará state is characterized by a hot and humid climate, with the Amazon River flowing through it before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean [2] Upcoming Events - Belém will host the Belém Climate Summit and the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change from November 6 to 21 [2]