In New York, Helder Barbalho articulates international partnerships to strengthen environmental policies in Pará
Governor invites global leaders to COP30 and seeks support for sustainable programs during Climate Week
The governor of Pará, Helder Barbalho, fulfilled a series of strategic agendas on Monday (22) during Climate Week in New York, United States, reinforcing the State's role in building a global sustainable development agenda. Host of the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), Belém will be the center of global climate discussions from November 10 to 21, 2025.
During the official program, Helder Barbalho met with the president of Philip Morris Brazil, Branko Sevarlic, to discuss possible partnerships and strategic support involving the strengthening of environmental public policies in the State.
Among the topics discussed were support for the Payment for Environmental Services (PSA) program, initiatives aimed at the preservation and management of water resources, and the encouragement of the Bioamazon Valley project – a proposal that combines innovation, sustainability, and the enhancement of the forest's productive chains. The possibility of expanding successful experiences from the company in sustainable agriculture programs implemented in Rio Grande do Sul to Pará was also debated.
“Pará has been seeking to articulate, with strategic partners, actions that strengthen environmental public policies and stimulate a new economy for the Amazon. Our agenda of meetings with actors like Philip Morris aims to boost initiatives based on sustainability, innovation, and social inclusion,” said Helder Barbalho.
Invitation to COP30 and dialogue with Michael Bloomberg
Also on Monday, the governor had a meeting with businessman Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P., a global reference in data and technology for the financial market. On this occasion, Helder Barbalho formally invited Bloomberg to participate in COP30, which will take place in Belém.
The meeting also included the presence of the Minister of Cities, Jader Filho, reinforcing the dialogue between the Government of Pará, the Federal Government, and international investors around sustainable solutions for Amazonian cities.
Text: Jamille Leão and Igor Nascimento
