As the trade mission for COP30 kicks off in Belém, we invite all delegates to come together for a high-energy “Building Bridges Breakfast.” This special kick-off session, co-created with Van Oord and hosted at Extreme Hangout, is designed to give participants both a warm welcome and a flying start to their COP30 journey.​

The breakfast will create space for networking and introductions, ensuring that delegates quickly connect with one another, identify synergies, and begin building relationships that will strengthen the collective presence at COP30. Importantly, this session will also serve as the first moment for participants to start building coalitions, joining forces across sectors and disciplines to tackle the pressing global challenges at the heart of COP30. In doing so, the delegation contributes to the official spirit of COP30: Global Mutirão — collective efforts, mobilizing action, and shaping the future together.

Speakers and Topics

1.Miranda Barker – British Chambers of Commerce

Role: Moderator and opening remarks (5 minutes)

2. Nathalie Gonçalves Aurélio – Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brazil

Topic: Practical guidance on logistics and context (10 minutes)

3. Martin McCombe -FCDO

Topic: COP30 priorities and international collaboration outlook (5 minutes)

4. Tim Helbo –Van Oord

Topic: The importance of building coalitions to drive climate action (15 minutes)

5. Aafke Keizer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Rabobank

Topic: Examples of succcesful coalitions that Rabobank has built (10 minutes)

6.Miranda Barker – Special Envoy COP30, British Chambers of Commerce 

Closing remarks (5 minutes)