WHO WE ARE
Route to Belém is an initiative of PRODOC, a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Brazil and the Secretariat of Climate, Environment and Energy (Seclima) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil.
Our goal is to help make COP30 a turning point for the international community in combating global climate change. We also aim to support the participation of the Brazilian negotiating team and contribute to the success of Brazil's presidency at COP30 in Belém.
We have two main strategies, combining technical expertise with new technologies and digital environments. The first uses scientific studies to strengthen discussions among negotiators at the Belém COP. The second develops digital tools such as a digital metaverse platform (Maloca), an AI chatbot specialized in climate change issues (Macaozinho), and a smart agenda (Uirapuru). All aim to engage society, the private sector, and academia in the debates at the Belém summit and future COPs.
The project is only possible thanks to the support of associations and organizations, both national and international.
Get to know SECLIMA/MRE
The Secretariat of Climate, Energy, and Environment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) is the body responsible for Brazil's foreign policy related to climate change, energy, and the environment. The Secretariat works on several fronts, including international negotiations on global climate change, promoting international cooperation in energy and the environment, and coordinating Brazil's foreign policy in these areas.
The Conference of the Parties (COPs) are annual summits on global climate change, which will take place in Belém, Pará, Brazil, in 2025. The COP is the body responsible for making the necessary decisions to implement the commitments made by countries to combat global climate change. It was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was opened for signature at the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio-92) and inaugurated the multilateral regime to respond to global warming.
what is cop?
Meet the UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development agency that drives change and connects countries with the knowledge, expertise, and resources they need to help people build better lives. We are present in approximately 170 countries and territories, supporting their own solutions to development challenges and building capacity at the national and local levels that will help them achieve human development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Meet the team
technical team:
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Technical Coordinator:
Electronics Engineer (IME), Economist (UERJ), and Master in Operational Research (IME), with specializations in energy planning and the nuclear fuel cycle in France and Germany. He has worked for over 40 years in the areas of energy planning, climate change, and sustainability. He was National Secretary for Climate Change and held strategic positions in the Ministries of Environment, Mines and Energy, Science and Technology, and Petrobras. He has participated in the IPCC's scientific meetings since 1994, having been a member of the team recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the IPCC in 2007. He was also awarded the Order of Rio Branco Medal by the Brazilian government for his contributions to environmental diplomacy. He contributed to the formulation of the Brazilian proposal for Kyoto and the CDM, REDD, the Brazilian NDC, and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. He currently coordinates the project "COP30 in Brazil: Structured and Implemented Presidency and Supported Delegation" and is a doctoral candidate in International Relations at PUC Minas.
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-miguez-b9b1b36/
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Presidential Support Coordinator
He holds a postdoctoral degree and is a researcher in International Relations at PUC Minas, where he also coordinates the postgraduate course on Global Climate Change: Management, Policy, and Economic Instruments. He served as Secretary of Climate Change and Forests at the Ministry of the Environment and chaired the Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) and the Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage of the UNFCCC. He served as a Senior Specialist in Climate and Sustainability at the IDB, contributing to the design of the NDC Invest Platform. He also coordinated the Lusophone Nucleus, supporting the nine CPLP countries on global climate change issues.
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Partnership Specialist
An economist with a Master's degree in Business Administration and a PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), he has extensive international experience in the public and private sectors, public-private partnerships, and multilateral organizations. He has worked on projects both in Brazil and internationally. From 2006 to 2025, he worked at international development banks IDB and KfW, serving as Lead Financial Markets Specialist, Private Sector Coordinator, and Senior Project Coordinator. He developed the concept and supported the implementation of the Financial Innovation Laboratory as Lead Specialist at the IDB.
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Climate Change and Nature Specialist
He holds a master's degree in Political Science and has several years of experience in sustainability and environmental issues, working in sectors such as energy, real estate, food, and healthcare. He currently supports the Sustainable Environmental Development Unit at UNDP Brazil, with a primary focus on COP30.
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Global Mutirão COP30
Indigenous communicator and climate activist, he has been monitoring the Indigenous issue in the global climate change agenda since COP25. At COP30, he participated in the Global Mutirão. He founded the communications collective Mídia Indígena and uses his platforms to amplify the voices and struggles of Indigenous peoples, especially on issues related to land demarcation and environmental protection. He has attended UN climate conferences, participating in discussions and negotiations and providing audiovisual coverage of Indigenous leaders' actions. A member of the Terena people of Mato Grosso do Sul, he is an Indigenous artist who studies the impact of climate change on their territories through sound and sonority.
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Project Management Associate – COP30
A multidisciplinary professional with a solid administrative background in public and international institutions and the educational sector. She holds a bachelor's and a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, a postgraduate degree in Environmental Management, and a second degree in Pedagogy. Her focus is on efficient management, financial planning, career transition, and time management. She values assertive communication, ethical conduct, and goal achievement in highly demanding institutional environments.
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Communications and Press Analyst.
She is a journalist with over 20 years of experience and holds a master's degree in gender studies from PUC-SP. She has worked as an editor and reporter for outlets such as BBC News, Intercept, Repórter Brasil, Estadão, and Veja. She has also worked on communication and social media strategy for NGOs. She has won awards and was a fellow at international organizations such as ICFJ (International Center for Journalists), Dart Center-Columbia University, and the Pulitzer Center. She is the mother of two teenage children.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianadb/
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Software Analyst
Graduated in Aerospace Engineering (UnB) and Master in Electronic and Automation Systems (UnB). Fullstack developer specializing in machine learning and deep learning.
management team:
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Project Manager
, a legal expert specializing in Public Law, has extensive experience in public administration, international cooperation, and racial equality policies. He has worked on UNDP climate change projects with the MCTI (National Institute of Labor and Employment), and has held advisory positions at agencies such as SEPPIR/PR, the Ministry of Women, Racial Equality, and Human Rights, and the Federal Public Defender's Office. He is a civil servant at the Federal District Court of Justice (TJDFT), currently on leave to work on the COP30 PRODOC.
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Technical Analyst
A political scientist with an MBA in Project Management, she has over 25 years of experience, two decades of which have been dedicated to sustainable development, particularly in the areas of climate change and international cooperation. She has worked in project management, results monitoring, training, knowledge management, and institutional coordination, collaborating with governments, the private sector, NGOs, and the UN system.
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Project Assistant
An administrator by training, she's passionate about getting projects off the ground. She has solid experience executing international technical cooperation projects with UN agencies, working across a multi-thematic portfolio covering areas such as the environment, health, economics, and the private sector. She manages all stages of the project cycle with organization, agility, proactivity, and a strong interpersonal skillset that make a difference.
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Project Assistant
Graduated in Trilingual Executive Secretariat in 2012. She has supported projects with the UNDP for 10 years, focusing on Travel and Procurement, including projects in social protection and inclusive development between 2015 and 2023, and projects for the G20 and BRICS from 2023 onwards. She is currently supporting the implementation of the COP30 project within the Sustainable Environmental Development Unit.
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Project Assistant
With a degree in International Relations, he has experience in diplomacy, travel management, and event planning for foreign representation in Brazil, as well as operational processes within the UN system. He is passionate about projects that combine international cooperation, sustainability, and innovation. He currently works on the COP30 project in the UNDP's Sustainable Environmental Development Unit.
CONTRIBUTORS:
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Software Engineering and AI Specialist
He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Unicamp and Electronics from Politecnico di Torino, with a degree in entrepreneurship from Stanford University. He has over 21 years of experience, particularly in software engineering, data pipelines, and technical recruitment, having worked with startups and global corporations. He currently focuses on designing innovative cloud infrastructure and AI-driven solutions.
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Adaptation Specialist
A biologist with a Master's and PhD in Ecology, he is a Fellow of the ASHOKA Global Network and has worked as a university professor in the areas of sustainability, ethics, and climate change since 1998. With over 25 years of consulting experience, he worked at FIESC in Corporate Governance and led ESG projects at multinational companies in the textile, energy, food, metalworking, forestry, and mining sectors. He has collaborated on adaptation initiatives with international development and cooperation agencies such as the IDB, GIZ, and CAF. He has contributed to strategies for reducing climate vulnerability for governments, companies, and civil society organizations. He is currently an ESG Advisor and Senior Consultant on Climate Adaptation.
