COP30's main themes include: 

1. reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
2. adaptation to climate change
3. climate finance for developing countries
4. renewable energy technologies and low-carbon solutions.
5. preserving forests and biodiversity
6. climate justice and the social impacts of climate change.

The Thematic Days will unfold as follows:

• November 10–11 will highlight themes of Adaptation, Cities, Infrastructure, Water, Waste, Local Governments, Bioeconomy, Circular Economy, and Tourism, laying the foundation for climate readiness and resilience across systems, sectors, communities, and regions.
• November 12–13: Health, Jobs, Education, Culture, Justice and human rights, Information integrity, and Workers. These days also introduce the Global Ethical Stocktake, reinforcing equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.

• November 14–15 zoom in on systems transformation across Energy, Industry, Transport, Trade, Finance, Carbon markets, and Non-CO₂ gases, supporting the global push to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly, and equitable manner.
• November 17–18 elevate both planetary and community stewardship — centering on Forests, Oceans, and Biodiversity, while spotlighting Indigenous peoples, Local and traditional communities, Children and Youth, and Small and medium entrepreneurs, showcasing inclusive, grounded, and nature-aligned solutions.
• November 19–20: address food, agriculture, and equity at their roots, covering agriculture, food systems and food security, fisheries, and family farming. They will also emphasize debates related to Women, Gender, and Afrodescendants. Additionally, the last thematic days will focus on Science, Technology, and Artificial intelligence, underscoring their pivotal role in driving innovation, governance, and digital equity as critical enablers for global climate solutions.