Patricia Espinosa Cantellano
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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.
As Special Envoy of the @cop30brazil.bsky.social for Latin America and the Caribbean, I’m grateful for my time at #COP30. My appreciation to the Brazilian Presidency for enabling open, constructive dialogue across sectors and regions. These insights will continue shaping impactful climate action.
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Latin America and the Caribbean: Driving Climate Innovation.

Proud to share this article co-written with Roger-Mark De Souza from The Pew Charitable Trusts. Grateful for their partnership and dedication to climate action.

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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Un gusto coincidir con la secretaria Alicia Bárcena y Camila Zepeda de #SEMARNAT en #COP30. Siempre inspirador seguir sumando esfuerzos por la acción climática.
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The session brought together @janjalulasilva.bsky.social, #COP30 Special Envoy for Women; Ambassador Vanessa Dolce de Faria, High Representative for Gender Issues at Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Cécile Ndjebet, environmental activist and social forester from Cameroon;
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“Women: Voices Guiding the Future” highlighted the central role of women’s leadership and lived experience in driving meaningful climate action toward #COP30
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“A Decade of the Paris Agreement: Reflections, Responsibilities, and Roadmaps for Africa” provided a timely moment to assess progress and the work still ahead. With Dr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition of Senegal;
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Grateful to join Dan loschpe, High-level Climate Champion for COP30; Jonathan Pershing, COP30 Special Envoy for North America; James Fletcher, @caricom.bsky.social Climate Envoy; Adrián Fernández, CEO of Iniciativa Climática de México; Marina Grossi, COP30 Special Envoy for the Business Sector;
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
"Building Bridges: Collaborative Climate Action under the Mutirão Spirit of COP30” brings an important focus to our shared implementation efforts in the region.

A privilege to collaborate once again with Dan Ioschpe, High-level Climate Champion for #COP30, in advancing this conversation.
November 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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
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
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