Be part of our COP27 Delegation!
6 - 18 NOVEMBER 2022, SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT
opportunity
Are you passionate about engaging with climate action alongside youth activists and policymakers? Are you keen to learn more about how international negotiations work? Are you determined to ensure that young people are included in the process of climate policy- and decision-making?
The Future Leaders Network is seeking passionate young people to represent us as part of our second ever delegation to the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP).
what is cop27?
COP27 refers to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference which will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. These annual conferences serve as the formal meeting of the parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to assess progress in dealing with climate change.
Last year, COP26 was held in Glasgow. It was the first conference since the Paris Agreement of COP21 which expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change. The resulting Glasgow Climate Pact was the first to deal explicitly with reducing the use of coal and promised more climate finance for adaptation in developing countries.
The Pact has been criticised by some actors for not going far enough, particularly in the language of ‘phase down’ rather than ‘phase out’ coal. Egypt’s vision for COP27 recognises that a ‘just transition’ remains a priority for developing countries worldwide.
Available ROLES
Our COP27 delegation is a group seeking to represent the views and interests of young people from the United Kingdom, to influence the outcomes agreed at the COP27 meeting, and to advocate for further climate action.
We are looking for 6 young people to attend COP27 :
COP27 Research Delegate - see the eligibility and role description here
COP27 Communications Delegate - see the eligibility and role description here
COP27 Advocacy Delegate - see the eligibility and role description here
How to apply
To apply to take up any of the above roles in our COP27 delegation, please complete the following application form by 14th August.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with some candidates invited to interview in w/c 22nd August. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application in w/c 29th August.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ukcopdelegation@futureleaders.network
*Unfortunately, FLN is unable to cover transportation and accommodation costs for in-person attendance of any member of the delegation at COP27. Please note that by submitting an application, you are accepting financial responsibility for all costs associated with in-person attendance at COP27.