Mariah Carey Performs Amazon-Themed Concert in Belem Ahead of COP30 Summit

BELEM, Brazil – On the evening of September 17, Belem welcomed internationally renowned pop star Mariah Carey for a unique concert aimed at raising awareness about the Amazon rainforest just weeks before the U.N. COP30 climate summit is set to take place in the city.

The event, titled "Amazon Live – Today and Forever," spanned two days and was organized by Rock World, the promoters behind major music festivals such as Rock in Rio and The Town. Carey, 56, who recently performed to a crowd of over 70,000 in Sao Paulo, took center stage for a special half-hour set on a floating platform designed to resemble a giant water lily on the Guama River.

Dressed in a glittering red gown, Carey opened the concert with her song "Sugar Sweet," sharing a message with her audience before performing: "Tonight, we are here to raise awareness for the preservation of the rainforest. So let’s do it with a little tropical thing."

This marks the sixth time the singer has performed in Brazil, having previously appeared in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro last year. The Amazon River concert was televised nationally and followed an emotional segment featuring female artists from the Amazon region.

In November, Belem is poised to draw global leaders, climate advocates, and business representatives as it hosts the landmark COP30 summit, the first U.N. climate meeting held within the Amazon rainforest itself.

The concert underscores growing international efforts to highlight environmental issues in the Amazon ahead of this pivotal event.