Apply to submit UBC’s proposal for an official side event at COP31

Every year, tens of thousands of observers attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC COP). While official delegations from countries negotiate international agreements, thousands of representatives from universities, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and organizations, and other groups attend COP to witness the negotiations.

Alongside meetings to reach agreements at COP there are hundreds of knowledge exchange events programmed by the UNFCCC (official side events); programmed by other UN agencies, countries, NGOs, and other organizations (events at Pavilions); and events and rallies held by civil society, which do not require a badge. COP delegates from UBC have actively participated in many events at COP and as organizers.