This brief is an update to Recommendations for the Global Goal on Adaptation: Ensuring a Successful and Meaningful Outcome for Children at COP30 following decisions and outcomes from COP30 in Belém.

Children are uniquely susceptible to climate change impacts due to their distinct physiology, behavioural characteristics and developmental needs, yet targeted responses to these specific needs are often under-prioritised in climate policies and financing. The importance of incorporating cross-cutting considerations within the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), including children and youth, was underscored by several groups and individuals during COP30 negotiations.

This brief provides suggestions for the focus of workshops under the Baku Adaptation Roadmap (BAR) and how prioritising children and youth can contribute to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen cooperation and facilitate adaptation planning and implementation. It also highlights the need for synergy between the BAR and the policy alignment process and technical work of the Belém-Addis Vision to strengthen the implementation of the UAE Framework targets on climate-resilient social services (health, water and sanitation, nutrition and social protection) and support the operationalisation of the Belém Adaptation Indicators.