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COP30: Guide to the most used climate terms

A handy glossary defining the terms you will most likely encounter surrounding the United Nations’ 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) on climate change.

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Publication date
16 October 2025
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Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)
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Navigating the international climate conversation surrounding COP30 can be challenging unless you’re already familiar with the specialised language used by policymakers.

Don’t worry, the experts at the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) have got you covered. They’ve created a handy glossary of widely used COP30 terminology.

It’s an excellent reference to help you understand essential terms like mitigation, adaptation and just transition. It also summarises central initiatives and related policies such as the COP30 Action Agenda and Baku to Belem Roadmap.

Bookmark it today for easy reference!

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COP30: Guide to the most used climate terms

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  • 16 OCTOBER 2025
COP30: A simple guide to most used UN climate terms