Adaptation at COP30: Key Outcomes for Policy and Practice

COP30 delivered several important outcomes for adaptation, including the adoption of the Belém Adaptation Indicators, recognition of progress on National Adaptation Plans, and a renewed political signal to scale up adaptation finance. This report summarizes these developments and reflects the information gathered through documentation and exchanges during the conference. It highlights why these outcomes matter for policy and practice across different levels of governance, and how they may shape the next phase of adaptation efforts.