• The U.S. will not send high-level officials to COP30 climate talks in Brazil.
• President Trump's administration focuses on fossil fuel partnerships rather than multilateral climate negotiations.
• Over 100 state and local leaders from the U.S. are expected to attend despite the lack of federal representation.
• The COP30 conference will occur from November 10 to 21, with a leaders' summit on November 6-7.

The United States will not send any senior officials to the upcoming COP30 climate talks in Brazil later this month, marking a significant shift in its approach to global climate negotiations. According to a White House official, President Donald Trump remains focused on promoting fossil fuel partnerships rather than engaging in multilateral discussions on climate change, a move that follows his withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement earlier this year. "The US is not sending any high-level representatives to COP30," the official stated, emphasizing Trump's direct engagements on energy issues worldwide and the benefits those bring through historic trade and peace deals, according to Indiatimes, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.

The COP30 conference, scheduled from November 10 to 21, with a leaders' summit on November 6-7, will see attendance from fewer than 60 world leaders from various countries, including key European nations and China, who will be represented by Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang. Trump's decision to withdraw high-level participation aligns with his administration's strategy of leveraging U.S. influence to advocate for fossil fuel production globally, effectively sidelining commitments to climate action, as reported by Indiatimes, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.

Despite the federal absence, more than 100 state and local leaders, including governors and mayors, are expected to represent the U.S. at COP30. Gina McCarthy, co-chair of the "America Is All In" coalition, indicated their delegation represents a significant portion of the U.S. population and emissions. McCarthy stated, "We are showing up in force... Local leaders have the authority to act on their own behalf," emphasizing their commitment to taking climate actions, according to Indiatimes, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.