1. Ministerial-level talks at COP30 in Belem, Brazil have started. Japan's Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara aims to form a consensus with multiple countries on decarbonization efforts.
2. The conference is focused on discussing financial targets for developing countries to handle climate change impacts like natural disasters. Ishihara emphasized the importance of expanding "climate finance sources" and mobilizing private capital.
3. Despite the reluctance of the US administration under President Donald Trump, Ishihara expressed hope that Japan will continue engaging with the U.S. to address climate change concerns, as their involvement is considered important for global efforts.