The UK and Guatemala are stepping up efforts to work together on climate change ahead of COP30, both countries shared after a recent high-level meeting in Guatemala City the UK government announced. Officials from Guatemala’s environment ministry, climate agencies, and the British Embassy gathered to focus on how Guatemala can strengthen its climate action, especially by updating its national climate targets.
Talks zoomed in on making Guatemalan communities more resilient—protecting forests, water supplies, farms, coastlines, and infrastructure from the worst impacts of climate change. Vice Minister Edwin Castellanos stressed that helping these areas adapt is urgent for Guatemala’s future. Ambassador Rita Mishaan highlighted her country’s commitment to pushing for strong international climate agreements, mentioning Guatemala’s close ties with the UK and its leadership in groups like AILAC, a regional climate alliance.
The workshop also tackled plans for tracking progress on adaptation, finding reliable ways to finance climate resilience, and getting loss and damage funding up and running. The UK restated its pledge to help push for a bold climate deal at COP30 through collaboration with Brazil and partners across the region.
Guatemala’s leadership said they’re determined to stay a constructive voice at global climate talks, while the UK is backing faster, deeper climate action by sharing expertise and supporting new projects.
