THAT COUNCIL
1. Notes the report, itinerary for the visit to New York as contained in Attachment A to Item 19.1 on the Agenda for the meeting of Council held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
2. Notes the report, itinerary for the visit to Brazil as contained in Attachment B to Item 19.1 on the Agenda for the meeting of Council held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
3. Notes that whilst in Brazil the Lord Mayor participated in 12 public speaking engagements, eight private roundtables, and 13 bilaterial meetings at the COP30 Local Leaders Forum and UNFCCC COP30.
4. Notes that the Lord Mayor will continue to participate in global networks advocating for greater roles and funding to support subnational action on climate change.
5. Notes that the Lord Mayor will continue to advocate for a prominent role for Adelaide as part of the Australian Government’s position as President of Negotiations and COP31 Vice-President.
Undertaking - Participation in COP30 and associated lead up events
In response to a query from Councillor Maher, the CEO gave an undertaking to provide Council Members with the external funding associated with the visits.