Australia is committed to driving climate action in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30 in Belem, Brazil we will share our experiences, innovations and look to learn from others to build a more resilient and sustainable future for all.
Globally, the impact of climate change on agriculture is affecting food security, threatening water resources, biodiversity, and the resilience of rural communities.
The Australian Government is committed to supporting and partnering with farmers to ensure more climate-smart and efficient emission-reduction practices can be integrated into core agricultural practices whilst maintaining productivity and profitability.
DAFF at COP30
Our attendance at COP30 demonstrates Australia’s commitment to climate action. It provides an opportunity to share our experiences internationally, build capacity in our region and develop partnerships to support Australian farmers. Sustainable, climate-smart practices are central to Australian agriculture and key to the sector’s future success.
As there is no one-size-fits-all approach to sustainable agriculture, COP30 provides Australia with an opportunity to encourage practices that are tailored to the ecological, cultural and economic conditions of each country.
We will showcase Australian examples of climate-smart innovation in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors widely at COP30 – in Brazil’s Agrizone, the Australia pavilion, the Pacific’s Moana Pavilion and beyond.
DAFF events
Sustainable Food Systems in a Changing Climate
14 November 2025, 12:40-1:55pm (GMT-3)
AgriZone Auditorium 1
This panel will bring together international technical experts and policy makers to discuss and explore the impact of climate change on food security and sustainable food systems from a regional perspective.
Managing and preserving soil health: key to a climate smart agriculture industry
17 November 2025, 3:20-4:35pm (GMT -3)
AgriZone, Auditorium 3
This panel will bring together diverse global perspectives to discuss action and investment to support soil health in the context of national priority actions and emerging global threats such as climate change and food security.
You’re Barking Up the Right Tree - Sustainable Construction and Forest Policy in Action
18 November, 3:00-3:50pm (GMT-3)
Australian Pavilion
This event will provide an opportunity for panellists to explore the pivotal role of timber in transforming the construction sector to meet climate goals, and the policy levers that can support and scale up sustainable timber use in the construction industry. Panellists will discuss the latest scientific findings on timber’s carbon benefits and innovative design approaches that promote the reuse of material.
Coordinated Action for a Sustainable Future: Exploring Rio Convention Synergies
19 November, 5:00-5:50pm (GMT-3)
Australian Pavilion
This panel will explore the synergies and linkages between the three Rio conventions as they relate to issues such as sustainable agriculture, food systems, integrated land use planning, identifying ways to leverage coordinated policies and on-the-ground interventions for holistic sustainable development outcomes.
Fish and Sips 2.0
19 November, 6:30pm (GMT-3)
Moana Pavilion
Oceans play a vital role in culture and way of life in the Pacific region, supporting valuable marine industries including commercial and recreational fishing, aquaculture, renewable energy, shipping and more. After a successful inaugural event at COP29, this networking event will be another opportunity for technical experts from the Pacific region and beyond to share work underway on sustainable and climate smart fisheries.
Harnessing Advanced Weather Modelling for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
20 November, 11:00-11:50am (GMT-3)
Australian Pavilion
This panel will explore how cutting-edge weather and climate modelling is transforming agriculture’s ability to adapt to climate change. Panellists will share case studies, policies, programs and forecasting systems from across the globe, which help farmers anticipate and adapt to a changing climate.
Videos
These videos produced for COP30 detail how different sectors are responding to a changing climate. Each video highlights the diversity of Australia’s agricultural landscape and the wide range of innovative research and development activities undertaken across the agriculture sector.
