GLF Climate 2025: A New Vision for Earth
Held live at COP30 and streaming globally, this isn’t just a conference for policymakers – it’s a vital platform to unite the majority for action, far beyond the negotiating rooms in Belém. GLF Climate blends science with Indigenous and local knowledge and brings youth and women’s perspectives to the forefront. Together, let’s forge a new vision for Earth and build a more just, equitable global movement for climate action.
About this session
Standing at the mouth of the Amazon in Belém, where the river meets the sea, this powerful speech reframes how we see forests – not just as carbon vaults, but as the beating heart of Earth’s water system. Robert Nasi, CIFOR’s Director General and CIFOR-ICRAF’s Director of Science, reveals how trees create rain, regulate climate, and sustain billions of lives through a vast “biotic pump” connecting continents. With new science and undeniable urgency, Dr Nasi calls for COP30 to recognize forests as essential water infrastructure – valuing their hydrological services, empowering Indigenous stewards, and integrating the forest-water-climate nexus into all climate action. The message is clear: protecting forests is not only about carbon; it’s about preserving the sky’s ability to weep – and humanity’s ability to thrive.
