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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano
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Ambassador, Climate Advocate CEO & Founding Partner
onepoint5, Former Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change UNFCCC.
In the coming days at #COP30, I’ll join conversations focused on transparency, collaboration, regional leadership, and inclusive climate action. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute and engage with partners driving meaningful progress across these spaces.

@cop30brazil.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I took part in “The Reality Check: Global South Perspectives on Growth & Resilience” at #COP30, joining Michael Ivenso, Raju Pandit Chhetri, Arunabha Ghosh and James Fletcher.
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Such a pleasure to speak at the panel “Decarbonization in Action: Notes from the Private Sector” at COP30.

An honour to join my friends Marina Grossi, Special Envoy for the Private Sector, Elbia Gannoum, Special Envoy for the Energy Sector and Jennie Dodson, Senior Director at WBCSD.
November 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
🌍 See you today!

⏰ 13:30–14:30
Panel: Aligning Ambitions from FfD4 to COP30: Financing a Fair, Equitable and Inclusive Future
📍 SDG Pavilion, Blue Zone
🤝 Convened with Instituto Igarapé, GWL Voices & Club de Madrid
November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
On 18 Nov at COP30, I will convene “Building Bridges: Collaborative Climate Action under the Mutirão Spirit of COP30”.

Joining me: Jonathan Pershing, James Fletcher, Dan Ioschpe (TBC), Adrián Fernández, Marina Grossi, Rebeca Lima, and gov, private sector & civil society partners.
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The political landscape continues to evolve, and so must the case for ambitious climate action.

I was pleased to contribute to the the “Making the Case: Pathway to Progress” report.

Read here:
coalition.climateaction.org/making-the-c...
Making the Case: Pathway to Progress - Climate Action Coalition
The Climate Action Coalition is delighted to publish the findings of our Clean Power Taskforce. Chaired by The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE, former UK Energy Minister, and Ambassador Patricia Espinosa, f...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Great to see my dear colleagues Francesco La Camera and Bruce Douglas at the @gra-3xrenewables.bsky.social Hub Pavilion at #COP30. Inspiring leadership and great conversations on advancing renewables.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I’m now at #COP30 and looking forward to the work ahead.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Delighted to see the launch of the Shared Principles and Plan of Action by The Coalition To Grow Carbon Markets, a key step to scale high-integrity carbon markets and accelerate global #ClimateAction.

Learn more: bit.ly/43EQiKj

#COP30 #NetZero
November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
With Marcelo Behar, Special Envoy for Bioeconomy, at the #COP30 Local Leaders Forum, highlighting the importance of local action and collaboration to advance a sustainable bioeconomy.

@cop30nobrasil.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Cities shape our sustainable and resilient future. On #WorldCitiesDay, we reflect on how smart, inclusive, and accessible urban development can improve lives, foster equity, and build communities that thrive in the face of climate and social challenges.

#SustainableCities
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The 8th Letter from the #COP30 Presidency has been published.

It calls for urgent action to accelerate decisions on climate adaptation and make resilience a global priority.

Read the full letter here: cop30.br/en/brazilian...
October 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Grateful to join friends and colleagues in China for the #CCICED Annual Meeting and the Friends of the Paris Agreement Dialogue.

Both gatherings reaffirmed that the green and just transition must unite innovation, inclusion, and cooperation to turn ambition into lasting progress.
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
United Nations Day highlights the power of multilateralism. Collaboration is key to addressing climate change, advancing the Paris Agreement, and building resilient, sustainable communities worldwide.

#UNDay #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement
October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
On World Food Day, I reflect on the vital role of food systems in building sustainable, resilient communities.

Addressing food insecurity requires stronger policies, support for local producers, and climate-resilient practices.

#WorldFoodDay #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Rural women drive climate resilience and sustainable development across the globe.

On this International Day of Rural Women, we recognize their leadership in agriculture, natural resource management, and community adaptation.

#RuralWomen #ClimateAction #Resilience
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
So grateful to have attended Pre-COP30 in Brasília. The momentum is truly building — with #COP30 just weeks away, it was inspiring to gather with so many colleagues and friends to keep pushing together for a successful conference in Belém.

@cop30brazil.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction I am reminded that investing in resilience saves lives.

Communities around the world face growing climate disaster risks.

We must act together to strengthen adaptation, prevention and recovery.

#DisasterRiskReduction #UN
October 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Grateful to have joined the Dialogue on Energy and Mobility for a Resilient Future in Cities, alongside inspiring colleagues and many participants from across the region who shared their ideas for a just, inclusive energy transition.

#COP30 #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #ResilientCities
October 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Reposted by Patricia Espinosa Cantellano
Latin America and the Caribbean don’t lack climate ambition, but ambition alone won’t deliver results.
October 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Renewables have surpassed coal for the first time, a historic milestone in the global energy transition. Solar and wind met 83% of the increase in global electricity demand in early 2025. A faster cooperation can meet #COP28 goals.

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Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 | Ember
Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal’s share in the global electricity mix.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On this #WorldHabitatDay I am reminded that adequate housing is fundamental to human dignity. In #LatinAmerica, climate change and displacement threaten this right. We must act with governments, communities, & multilateral partners to build safe and dignified homes.

#UrbanResilience #ClimateAction
October 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Grateful for the inspiring dialogues during #ClimateWeekNYC: from gender and climate finance, to business-policy alignment for #COP30, to rethinking the UN climate regime.

Thank you to everyone involved who made these discussions possible.
October 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Este 7/10 los invito a unirse al 2º diálogo regional rumbo a la #COP30. Conversaremos sobre energía y movilidad para ciudades resilientes.

🕘 9:00 CDMX | 📍Online

🔗 Regístrate: bit.ly/Dialogo2COP30

¡Nos vemos pronto!
October 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On this International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we recognize the urgent need to reduce food loss and waste. Nearly one billion tons of food are lost or wasted each year, making collective action essential to ensure food security and combat climate change.
September 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM