The delegation of ALLATRA International Public Movement actively participated in the COP30 Climate Conference held in Brazil

Delegation of ALLATRA International Public Movement at COP30, Belém, Brazil

The delegation of ALLATRA International Public Movement participated in a wide and multifaceted range of activities at the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), which was held in Belém, Brazil. Representatives of the Movement held a series of high-level meetings, presented the results of scientific research, and took part in a number of expert discussions aimed at strengthening international cooperation and developing  practical solutions to global environmental challenges.

Scientific presentation by the ALLATRA Global Research Center, delivering updated data on the impact of micro- and nanoplastics on ecosystems, climate processes, and human health at COP30, Belém (Brazil)

Scientific presentation on the impact of micro- and nanoplastics on the climate and human health

One of the central events of the delegation's participation was a scientific presentation by the ALLATRA Global Research Center, prepared with the support of the Egypt The Dream Foundation for Development and Innovation (EDFDI). During the presentation, Maryna Ovtsynova, President of ALLATRA and a specialist in strategy for addressing  global threats, and Alexander Masny, a Master of Science in Bioinformatics and an expert at the analytical center, presented updated data on the impact of micro- and nanoplastics on ecosystems, climate processes, and human health.

The presentation focused on the ability of nanoplastics to accumulate electrostatic charge, a factor that can trigger cellular disorders, chronic diseases, and destabilize climate processes. A unique report, "Nanoplastics in the Biosphere: From Molecular Impact to Planetary Crisis," was presented at COP30, offering a comprehensive overview of the global threat posed by nanoplastics.

The presentation attracted considerable interest from the scientific community and was followed by a lively discussion. Those attending noted that the work presented makes a significant contribution to international efforts to study and overcome the threat of nanoplastics.

Meetings of the ALLATRA delegation with international leaders, diplomats, and government representatives within the framework of COP30, dedicated to issues of climate security, the impact of nanoplastics, and strengthening international cooperation, Belém, Brazil

Meetings with global  leaders, diplomats, and government officials

During the conference, ALLATRA IPM delegation held a number of important meetings, including:

• with the President of COP29, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan, and the Representative of the President on Climate Issues, Mukhtar Babayev — issues of increased seismic activity, the progression of natural disasters, and the shallowing of the Caspian Sea were discussed. Representatives of ALLATRA expressed their gratitude for the high level of organization of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan;
• with the Director General of COP30, former Deputy Minister for Climate Change at the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Ana Toni  — during the meeting, both sides paid special attention to the existential threat of nanoplastics and the need to bring the issue to the international level;
• with representatives of the Gambian government, including the Director of Climate Change Lamin S. Jammeh — during the meeting, issues of food security, infrastructure resilience, coastal pollution and mechanisms for international cooperation were raised;
• with representatives from Qatar, including Mohammed Al-Bader, Head of the Climate Change Mitigation Department — technological solutions for climate adaptation were discussed, as well as the problem of plastic pollution in the oceans;
• with the leadership of the Nigerian National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) — measures to strengthen the resilience of states and the role of educational initiatives in training specialists were discussed.

The analytical reports provided by ALLATRA during the meetings, dedicated to the issues of nanoplastics and climate security, were recognized as a significant contribution to the global scientific and expert discussion. 

COP30 participants noted the high value of ALLATRA's work in developing practical solutions aimed at overcoming the environmental crisis.

Scientific and public dialogue and interaction between the ALLATRA delegation and the media at COP30, including expert interviews and discussions on international environmental challenges, Belém, Brazil

Scientific and Public Dialogue and Engagement with Global Media

During COP30, Maryna Ovtsynova was invited by Brazil’s leading national TV channels, Band News TV and Canal Rural, to provide expert commentary on global environmental trends and the scientific research conducted by ALLATRA International Public Movement.

Journalists highlighted the analytical depth of the presented studies and the Movement’s contribution to advancing international scientific dialogue.

A meeting also took place with the renowned Brazilian journalist and public figure Fernando Gabeira, during which the issues of biosphere contamination by nanoplastics and the need for joint efforts to protect human and environmental health were discussed.

Participation in Civil Society Events and Scientific and Educational Initiatives

Alongside the delegation’s activities in the Blue Zone, which is designated for national delegations of the Convention’s Parties and accredited observers, the ALLATRA delegation was also actively involved in the Green Zone of COP30 — the space dedicated to community projects, youth initiatives, and scientific platforms.

Representatives of the Movement held meetings with international organizations, Indigenous peoples of the Amazon, environmental foundations, and experts from various countries. 

Participation of the ALLATRA delegation in the Voice of the Ocean and Netflix event at COP30, dedicated to the state of the oceans and plastic pollution, with an exchange of scientific data with researchers from the Schürmann family, Belém, Brazil

In addition, the delegation was invited to an event organized by Voice of the Ocean and Netflix, focused on the state of ocean ecosystems and the impact of plastic pollution. During the event, scientific data and insights were exchanged with the Schürmann family, renowned ocean explorers.

About ALLATRA International Public Movement

ALLATRA International Public Movement is an independent, volunteer-based organization dedicated to carrying out large-scale research in geodynamics and environmental issues. ALLATRA IPM is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach to the study of natural disasters, for promoting international scientific cooperation and advocating human rights and fundamental freedoms.

In recognition of its commitment to environmental protection and preservation of creation, ALLATRA International Public Movement was granted an Apostolic Blessing by His Holiness Pope Francis in 2024. In 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV bestowed an Apostolic Blessing upon the President of ALLATRA and all its volunteers.

For media inquiries, please email us at [email protected]