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What COP30 Taught Us About Climate Hope

COP30 brought the world to Belém and placed the Amazon, its peoples, and its stories at the center of the climate conversation. From historic Indigenous leadership to a powerful civil society presence, the conference showed that real climate hope grows from land, culture, and community. In this wrap up, we revisit the moments that mattered and share where ClimateHope.us is headed next, including our Letters from Belém series and ways you can support organizations driving clim

Climate Hope

Dec 152 min read

What We Carry Forward

As COP30 comes to a close, the most powerful guidance is not in the final declarations but in the voices of the people who refuse to let the world look away. From Indigenous guardians in Belém to the Peoples’ Summit calling for an end to extractivism and true justice for Mother Nature, this letter reflects on the legacy we choose to carry forward. Hope is not a mood. It is a practice.

Climate Hope

Nov 212 min read

Hope Across Oceans

As COP30 nations pledged new ocean protections in Belém, two powerful typhoons were reshaping our coastlines back home. The sea is sending signals, and they are getting louder. This letter reflects on what the ocean remembers, what leaders promised, and the deeper climate commitments still missing from the conversation.

Climate Hope

Nov 172 min read

The Forest Remembers Everything

At COP30, hundreds of Indigenous Brazilians marched to the conference gates with songs, drums, and the full weight of ancestral knowledge. Their presence paused negotiations and reminded the world that climate justice begins with the people who protect the land. This letter reflects on that powerful moment in Belém and the courage that continues to guide the path forward.

Climate Hope

Nov 152 min read

Hope in Action: Celebrating Climate Justice Wins Amid Growing Climate Chaos

In a world weighed by crisis, it’s easy to forget: there are victories, there is healing, and we are finding our voice. Every time communities rebuild stronger, the planet exhales a little easier — and yes, even a corgi’s wag can start a wave.

Climate Hope

Oct 302 min read

Soda Pop Dance Challenge: Ditch the Plastic, Keep the Fizz

What if a summer dance challenge were also a call for clean oceans? 🌊🪩 When Alma danced to Saja Boys’ Soda Pop, the moves were joyful, but the message was urgent: millions of tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year, threatening marine life and our own. At ClimateHope.us, we believe joy and justice can move together — each corgi video, each dance, each challenge reminds us that climate action can be fun, motivating, and powerful.

Climate Hope

Aug 172 min read

The Island Nations Who Took the World to Court — And Why It Matters for All of Us

In a historic move led by Pacific island nations like Vanuatu and Tuvalu, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on whether countries are legally responsible for climate harm. With stakes described as “devastatingly high,” this case could shape global policy, bolster climate reparations, and amplify the leadership of frontline nations. Even our corgi is walking in solidarity—because no one is too small to stand for justice.

Climate Hope

Aug 22 min read