Open Call: UNFCCC COP28 Delegation

The 28th conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will convene from 30 November to 12 December at the Expo City Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will also comprise the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 5) and 18th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 18).

Each year, representtives from signatory countries and observers gather at COP to discuss new agreements and evaluate the steps taken to keep their former commitments. This year will be a historic COP as the COP 28 will mark the conclusion of the first global stocktake of the implementation of the Paris Agreement. UAE will act as a COP of solidarity. Scaling up mitigation, achieving the global goal of adaptation, operationalizing the loss and damage funding arrangement, releasing climate funds, and innovating the COP progress through a leave no one behind approach are its main objectives.

For further information, keep tabs on https://www.cop28.com/en/

IFSA, as an accredited observer NGO to the UNFCCC, participates in COP by sending its delegates. We are seeking for passionate individuals to be a part of IFSA delegations to COP 28 who are committed to taking action on climate change. Delegation will include a diverse range of talents and endeavors, creating an inclusive and vibrant community of individuals who can make a positive impact. Delegates are expected to represent IFSA in the meetings, participate in the planning during the lead-up to the event, support in fundraising activities and contribute to the reporting during and after the event.

We highly appreciate the self-funded criteria for everyone due to limited funding. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to manage financial arrangements (Visa, Travel, Fooding and Accomodation cost ) on your own for the whole journey of COP 28. Interested IFSA members are encouraged to fill the form.

Deadline: 20 July, 2023.

Link for registration: https://bit.ly/Open-Call-UNFCCC-COP28

If you have any queries, kindly forward them to unfccc.commission@ifsa.net