Climate: Monaco attends COP 30 in Brazil and announces new climate commitments

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On 6 and 7 November 2025, ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince attended the Heads of State and Government Summit on climate in Belém, Brazil, where he was joined by Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.

In his address, H.S.H. Prince Albert II reaffirmed Monaco’s support for the Paris Agreement adopted ten years ago, its target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, and the fundamental role played by science.

Monaco took advantage of two round-table sessions devoted to specific issues to outline its main climate policies and newly adopted commitments.

Following the summit, a technical delegation* from the Principality then attended the conference that closed on 22 November. The discussions led to the adoption of scientific indicators to assess how countries adapt to climate change. Participants also called on States to be more ambitious in their national targets and to triple the funding made available to developing countries to support their adaptation policies.

Meanwhile, Monaco took part in the first ministerial meeting of the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC), which is responsible for implementing the Chaillot Declaration. The ICBC, which Monaco joined in July 2025, coordinates international cooperation aimed at decarbonising the building sector and strengthening urban resilience.

More broadly, the conference gave Member States the chance to outline their new climate commitments for 2035.

Monaco submitted its updated commitment under the Paris Agreement (its nationally determined contribution) in July. The new target aims to achieve a 67.6% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions by 2035, building on the existing target of a 55% reduction by 2030.

These commitments are grounded in scientific evidence, in particular the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that set out the pathway to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

To meet these goals, the Prince’s Government will step up action in the three sectors that account for most of Monaco’s emissions, namely buildings, transport, and waste.

The Principality is already rolling out ambitious policies to promote renewable energy and fund the infrastructure needed for energy-efficient buildings and the shift to electric transport.

The government’s approach goes beyond technical measures, making environmental protection and quality of life the focal point of public policy. These measures build on existing efforts to cut emissions and drive national adaptation, while making Monaco a more attractive country.

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Ms Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, explained: “Our climate trajectory has two objectives: to cut our emissions and to prepare the country so it can cope with future climate realities. This is the philosophy guiding our work on the future of Monaco: a country that delivers environmental excellence, whilst remaining resilient and maintaining high standards of quality of life and attractiveness.”

Monaco will also increase its support for developing countries as they look to step up their own climate actions. The Principality will double its climate funding for these countries by 2028, in line with the commitments made at COP29 in 2024.

Isabelle Berro-Amadeï said: “The Principality cannot limit its climate action to what happens within its own borders. Climate change affects all our societies. Above all, our support reflects a duty of solidarity and justice.”

Monaco’s dual-pronged climate commitment is built on consistent action at home and abroad, with a domestic target of carbon neutrality by 2050, combined with support for developing countries’ efforts to meet their own goals.

* The delegation included representatives from the Department of the Environment (Mr Jérémie Carles, Ms Laëtitia Domingo, and Ms Céline Gindre) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (Mr Carl Dudek).