Core Points - The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) opened in Belem, Brazil, focusing on multilateralism to address the climate crisis [1][2] - The conference aims to accelerate emission reductions, enhance climate resilience, and promote an inclusive and just transition [1] - A key agenda item is the new round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that countries are required to submit this year under the Paris Agreement [1] Group 1 - The COP30 president, Andre Correa Dourado, emphasized that multilateralism is the correct path to tackle climate change and aims to integrate climate action into economic activities and job creation [1][2] - The conference will focus on three priority areas: strengthening multilateralism and climate mechanisms under the Convention, linking climate mechanisms to people's lives and the real economy, and accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement [2] - The conference will last until November 21 and includes representatives from over 190 countries and regions, including government officials, international organizations, scientists, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and civil society [2]