A 280-year-old Samaúma tree at COP30 in Belém, being hugged by Our Kids Climate mamas!
The Samaúma tree (Ceiba pentandra), also known as the kapok tree, is one of the largest trees in the Amazon rainforest, reaching heights of up to 70 meters (230 feet). It has a massive trunk with distinctive buttress roots that help support its towering structure.