Announcement: Dan Ioschpe will lead as COP30 High-Level Champion. Read more here.
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Announcement: Dan Ioschpe will lead as COP30 High-Level Champion. Read more here.
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English
The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions work to mobilize ambitious climate action from businesses, cities, regions, and financial institutions to support governments in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP30, Brazil
Dan Ioschpe
Dan Ioschpe is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ioschpe-Maxion and a member of the boards of WEG, Marcopolo, and Embraer. He also serves as one of the Vice Presidents of FIESP (Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo) and IEDI and is a Board Member of Sindipeças. In 2024, he chaired B20 Brasil.
Born in Porto Alegre in 1965, he holds a degree in Social Communication from UFRGS (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), a postgraduate degree in Marketing from ESPM-SP (Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing), and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, USA.
UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29, Azerbaijan
Nigar Arpadarai
Nigar Arpadarai is an independent Member of Parliament for Azerbaijan, representing one of the central constituencies of Baku city since 2020. She was elected to parliament after 15 years of professional experience in international organizations, sports and telecommunications.
Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, Ms. Arpadarai was the Director of the Marketing and Communications Department and the official spokesperson of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix since its inception in 2016. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in law and international relations from Baku State University.
The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions (HLCs) work to mobilize ambitious climate action from businesses, cities, regions, and financial institutions to support governments in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. By driving partnerships, showcasing transformative solutions, and prioritizing support for vulnerable communities, the HLCs help turn ideas into impact – cleaner air, better jobs, safer homes, and a healthier world for all.
Societal change involves relationships between those who govern - and non-State actors (NSAs) including business, investors, cities, regions, and citizens. An ‘ambition loop’ is a positive feedback loop where climate leadership from NSAs encourages governments to increase the scale and pace of their climate action, which in turn provides the enabling environment for NSAs to go further and faster.
Meet the leaders who have shaped the role of the High-Level Champions since 2015, driving climate ambition and inspiring action around the world.
