Belém, Brazil – November 2025
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP30, opened in Belém with a clear call to transform words into concrete action. After decades of discussions, the urgency to act collectively has never been greater. The impacts of climate change are already evident across the world, affecting communities, ecosystems and economies, and putting at risk the balance of creation entrusted to humanity.
According to the latest United Nations data, the current national pledges for emission reductions would cut global emissions by about twelve percent by 2035 compared to 2019 levels. Yet to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 °C, a reduction of at least sixty percent is required. The gap between commitment and action remains wide, reminding us that responsibility for the Earth is a moral and spiritual duty shared by all peoples.
The Brazilian Presidency presented during COP30 the “Baku-Belém Roadmap,” a comprehensive plan aimed at mobilizing 1.2 trillion dollars annually by 2035 to support developing nations in their transition to clean energy and environmental protection. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change also reported that more than seventy percent of new national plans include adaptation and resilience strategies, marking progress, yet still insufficient given the growing intensity of climate emergencies.
The European Muslims League, inspired by Islamic ethical values and guided by the principle of khalifa — the human responsibility as steward of the Earth — underlines that protecting the environment is an act of faith and justice. The Holy Qur’an reminds us that humankind was entrusted with the duty to maintain balance (mizan) and to avoid corruption (fasad) on Earth. Therefore, the fight against climate change is not only a political necessity but also a moral and spiritual obligation.
Climate degradation generates new forms of inequality, forced migration and hunger, particularly affecting the most vulnerable populations. The EML reaffirms that climate justice must include the principles of equity, compassion and international solidarity. Every nation, every community and every believer has a role to play in preserving life and ensuring a sustainable future for the generations to come.
In the vision of the European Muslims League, environmental protection is inseparable from the pursuit of peace. True peace can only exist where humanity respects nature, shares resources fairly and acts with mercy towards creation. The EML therefore invites governments, religious leaders and civil society to strengthen cooperation and to adopt an ethical approach to environmental policies.
COP30 represents a decisive moment in the collective conscience of humankind. If the commitments taken are turned into real action, the world can move towards a new model of coexistence based on responsibility, harmony and faith in the Creator. The European Muslims League extends its compliments to all who work sincerely for this cause and reaffirms its readiness to contribute to dialogue, education and cooperation for a just, peaceful and sustainable world.
