The Network of Basin Organizations (RIOB) and its members will actively participate in COP30, organizing side events and engaging in high-level discussions to advocate for integrated water resource management (IWRM) as a crucial pillar of climate resilience. With ambitious goals, RIOB will work alongside global partners to highlight the role of river basins in adaptation strategies, water governance, and sustainable development.
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will take place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10-21, 2025. Along with the COP30, the 20th meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 20) and the 7th meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 7) will also be held. In addition, the 63rd sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 63) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 63) will meet during this time.
The conference will gather global leaders, policymakers, climate experts, scientists, and environmentalists to discuss and make decisions on pressing climate action topics.
As a crucial milestone in the global fight against climate change, COP30 will focus on advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement, including efforts to keep global temperature rise well below 1.5°C. The conference will also address key areas such as climate finance, adaptation, loss and damage, and the alignment of national climate plans (NDCs).
Throughout the event, a series of discussions, workshops, and high-level dialogues will take place to encourage collaboration and decision-making aimed at achieving a sustainable future for all.
Program
INBO co-organises the following events, under the framework of the UNFCCC COP30, with its partners: WWC, WMO, INRAE, ICLEI, IFGR, OSS, FWP and the members of the Water Content Group
France Pavilion – Events on sharing data with Bio-Plateaux project and satellite monitoring of water resources for adaptation to climate change (One Water Vision) ‘Water management and climate adaptation: The dual challenge of knowledge and cooperation’
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
- Dr. Éric Tardieu, Secretary General of the International Network of Basin Organisations (INBO), Director General of the International Office for Water (OiEau)
Key witness:
- Mr. Patrick Twenke, Traditional Chief, Taluen, Grand-man of the Wayanas
PANEL 1 COOPERATION & GOVERNANCE
‘Transboundary watersheds of the Guiana Shield: better understanding for better management of shared resources’
- Mr. Jean-Paul Ferreira, Vice-President, Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana (CTG)
- Ms. Patricia Ferraz, Secretary of State for International Relations, State of Amapá, Brazil
- Mr René Somopawiro, Director of Research and Development, Forest Management Foundation, Suriname
- Ms Barbara Pompili, Ambassador for the Environment, France
PANEL 2 KNOWLEDGE & OPERATIONS
‘One Water Vision: Combining in situ and satellite monitoring of water resources for climate change adaptation’
Moderator: Mr Patrick Lecante, President of the French Guiana Water and Biodiversity Committee (CEB)
- Ms Murielle Trouillet, Deputy Director of International Relations, French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE)
- Mr Jean-Michel Martinez, Space Hydrology Researcher, French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD)
- Mr Eric Brel, Applications Engineer, CNES/Guiana Space Centre
CONCLUSION:
- Ms Marie-Laure Vercambre, Director General, French Water Partnership (PFE)
Official UNFCCC Event “From ground to orbit – Combining in-situ and satellite monitoring of water and forest resources for adaptation to climate change”
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Introduction
Mr. Eric Tardieu, Secretary General, International Network of Basin Organisations (INBO)
Moderator
Dr Kate Strachan, Senior Manager for Climate Change Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction and Coastal Management, ICLEI Africa
Main dialogue
Ms. Ana Asti, Under-Secretary for Water Resources and Sustainability, Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainability, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ms. Maria Aparecida Vargas, Secretary, Paraíba do Sul River Basin Integration Committee (CEIVAP), Brazil
Panel
Ms. Zoé Lorioux-Chevalier, Assistant for International Relations, City and Metropolis of Poitiers, France
Conclusion
Mr. Edouard Boinet, Project Manager for International Cooperation, International Network of Basin Organisations (INBO)
Introduction
- Mr. Eric Tardieu, Secretary General, International Network of Basin Organisations (INBO)
- Mr. Thierry Caquet, Vice-President of International Relations, French Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE)
Moderation:
- Mr. Edouard Boinet, Head of project, International Network of Basin Organisations (INBO)
Key speaker
- Ms. Afke Van Rijn, Vice-Minister for the Environment and International Affairs, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands
Panelists
- Dr. Stefan Uhlenbrook, Director Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere – World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)
- Mr. Eric Brel, Applications Engineer, National Centre for Space Studies, Guiana (CNES)
- Mr. Jean-Michel Martinez, Spatial Hydrologist Researcher, French Institute of Research and Development (IRD)
- Dr. Hironori Maejima, Senior Chief Officer for Earth Observation, Japanese Aerospace Agency (JAXA)
- Mr. Clement Albergel, Head of ESA’s Actionable Climate Information Section, European Space Agency (ESA)
Conclusion: Ms. Marie-Laure Vercambre, General Director, French Water Partnership (PFE)
Water Action Event of non-State Actors of the Global Climate Action Agenda: “Water Resilience: From Local Actions to Global Impact”
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Master of Ceremonies
Ms. Hellen Wanjohi, Facilitator of the UN High Level Champions for Climate Action team
Welcome address
H.E. Mr. Waldez Góes, Minister of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR), Brazil
Introduction
Mr. Dan Ioschpe, High-Level Climate Champion, Brazilian Presidency of COP30
Segment: Water-related solutions to unlock global climate action
Incubation Platform
Water Resilience Tracker
- Mr. John Matthews, Executive Director, Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA)
- Mr. Greenwell Matchaya, Deputy Country Representative – South Africa, International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Freshwater Challenge
- Mr. Coenraad Krijger, Director General, Wetlands International
High-level Leaders Compact on Water Security and Resilience
Closing remarks and outlook for the next host of the world’s largest multi-stakeholder platform on water
Speech by Eric Tardieu on the theme of water and climate in the programme of the 11th World Water Forum: ‘Action for a Better Future’
- Dr. Eric Tardieu, Secretary General, International Network of Basin Organisations (INBO), Vice-President, World Water Council
High Level Ministerial Event on ‘Waters of Change: Shaping Resilient and Sustainable Pathways’
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Opening segment – Setting the context
Opening remarks by the organisers and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Water. Presentation of the objectives and expected outcomes of the High-Level Ministerial Event, highlighting Brazil’s vision for the integration of water and climate agendas within the COP30 Action Agenda and acceleration plans on water access and water governance. Reflections on how the global water and climate agendas can contribute to resilient, inclusive and sustainable pathways towards the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.
- Ms. Retno Marsudi, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Water (video)
- Mr. Waldez Góes, Minister of Integration and Regional Development, Brazil
- Mr. Jader Filho, Minister of Cities, Brazil
- Ms. Alice Amorim, Programme Director, COP30 Presidency
Presentation – COP30 Acceleration Plan on Water Access and Governance
Presentation of Brazil’s Acceleration Plan on access to drinking water and water governance, developed as part of the COP30 Action Agenda. The presentation will highlight the plan’s objectives, implementation levers and contribution to international cooperation and concrete, inclusive results in terms of adaptation and resilience.
- Mr. Giuseppe Serra Seca Vieira, National Secretary for Water Security, Ministry of Integration and Regional Development, Brazil
High-level ministerial dialogue – ‘Charting the course for the future’
Ministerial dialogue on strengthening coherence between global water and climate processes, linking the outcomes of COP28, COP29 and COP30 to the 2026 review of SDG 6 and the next United Nations Water Conference. Discussion on common priorities, policy synergies and opportunities for coordinated international action.
- Ms. Rachel Kyte, Special Representative for Climate, United Kingdom
- Mr. Mukhtar Babayev, Special Representative of the President for Climate and COP, Azerbaijan
- Ms. Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife and President of COP15, Zimbabwe
- Ms. Heike Henn, Deputy Head of Delegation, Director General for International Climate Policy, Germany
- Ms. Barbara Pompili, French Ambassador for the Environment, France
- Ms. Meike van Ginneken, Water Envoy, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands
- Ms. Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Canada
Partner Segment – Strengthening Global Action
Perspectives from international partners and United Nations organisations on ways to strengthen action on water and climate through cooperation, technical expertise and financial instruments. Focus on the role of multilateral institutions in supporting national implementation and accelerating progress towards the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.
- Mr. Eric Tardieu, Secretary General, INBO
- Ms. Sonja Koeppel, Secretary of the Water Convention, UNECE and Baku Dialogue
- Mr. Muyatwa Sitali, Director General, Sanitation and Water for All (SWA)
- Mr. Thomas Rebermark, Director and Head of Delegation, SIWI
- Mr. José Genaro Musayón Ayala, Head of the National Water Authority, ANA, Peru
Closing segment
Presentation and adoption of the Joint Ministerial Declaration on Climate-Water Action, reaffirming the collective commitment to integrate water into climate and sustainable development frameworks, mobilise financing and build momentum towards the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.
- Mr. Waldez Góes, Minister of Integration and Regional Development, Brazil
France Pavilion – Event on ‘Rivers in climate crisis: solutions for a sustainable future’
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INTRODUCTION:
- Mr. Gilles Mulhauser, Ecologist, Biologist, Former Director General of Water for the State of Geneva, Expert Member of the IAGF
Panel 1 – Incubation and financing of water and climate projects:
- Mr Franz Rojas, Head of the Water and Sanitation Division, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF)
- Mr Hervé Gilliard, International Relations Project Manager, Loire-Bretagne Water Agencies
Panel 2 – Adaptation solutions and governance in the territories:
- Ms. Katherine Daniell,Professor, National University Australia, Expert Member, Water Governance and Participatory Processes, Australian IAGF
- Ms. Clémence Aubert, Deputy Director of Strategy, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône
- Mr. Niokhor Ndour, Secretary General, Organisation for the Development of the Senegal River (OMVS)
Panel 3 – Synergy and integrated management at the basin level:
example of cooperation in the Amazon
- Ms Maria Apostolova, Regional Coordinator of the Amazon Basin Project, Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO). )
- Mr Jean Michel Martinez, Director of Research in Hydrology and Remote Sensing, Institute of Research for Development (IRD), HYBAM Observation Service
- Mr Naziano Filizola, Professor, Amazonas State University, Brazil
CONCLUSION: Ms Barbara Pompili, Ambassador for the Environment, France
Event on Urban Water Resilience and Local Climate Action: City-basin dialogue: ‘Urban resilience through improved monitoring and IWRM planning’
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One Water Event on ‘From ground to orbit: combining in-situ and satellite monitoring of water resources for adaptation to climate change’
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INTRODUCTION
– Ms Murielle Trouillet, Deputy Director of International Relations, French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE)
– Mr Rémi Boyer, Lead Project Manager, International Office for Water (OiEau)
MODERATION
– Mr. Alain Bernard, Lead Project Manager, International Office for Water (OiEau)
PANEL
1. Mr. Eric Brel, Applications Engineer – CNES/Guiana Space Centre
2. Mr. Frank Martin Seifert, Earth Observation Applications Engineer, European Space Agency (ESA)
3. Mr. Daniel Medeiros Moreira, Cartographic Engineer – Service Geology of Brazil (SGB)
CONCLUSION
Official UNFCCC Event “Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in the basins of rivers and lakes”
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MASTER OF CEREMONY & MODERATION:
- Ms. Khaoula Jaoui, Climate Department Coordinator, Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS)
INTRODUCTION:
- Mr. Eric Tardieu, Vice-President of the World Water Council (WWC),
- Secretary General of the International Network of Basin Organisations (INBO)
PANEL:
- Mr. Juan Carlos Monterrey, Special Representative for Climate Change of Panama
- Mr. Callist Tindimugaya, Commissioner for Water Resources Planning and Regulation, Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda
- Ms. Hilda Luoga, Projects Development Officer, Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC)
- Ms. Lucia de Strasser, Environmental Affairs Officer, Secretariat of the Water Convention, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
- Ms. Maria Aparecida Vargas, Secretary,
- Paraíba do Sul River Basin Integration Committee (CEIVAP), Brazil
- Mr. Niokhour Ndour, Secretary General,
- Organisation for the Development of the Senegal River (OMVS)
CONCLUSION:
- Ms. Barbara Pompili, Ambassador for the Environment, France