COP30 management released on Tuesday (2) the image of the character chosen as a symbol of the event: Curupira, legend of Brazilian folklore that acts as guardian of the forest. The boy with fire hair and backwards back composes the visual identity of the event, which will take place in Belém (PA) between November 10 and 21.
According to the note issued by the organization, the character “reflects the commitment of the Brazilian presidency to solidify actions to reduce the emissions of gases that cause the warming of the land.”
The president of COP30, André Corrêa do Lago, said that the forests will be a “central topic” in the discussions of the event. In a letter to the international community, he pointed out that green areas “can make us gain time in climate action during a window of opportunity that is closing quickly.”
The Party Conference (COP30) marks the ten years of the Paris Agreement, which has determined national and international goals to limit the warming of the planet.
Character symbolism
The name Curupira comes from the Tupi-Guarani indigenous language, where “Curumim” means boy and “pyre” body.
The character is very present in the Amazonian tradition and is associated with the protection of forests and animals, especially against hunting.
The feet facing the opposite are a trick used to confuse those who try to follow their steps.
