Our updated guide on Decoding UNFCCC Language is now available for download and makes UNFCCC jargon accessible to young people at COP30 or tracking COP from home.
It was developed by ClimaTalk and Cambridge Zero with for our co-hosted event “Decoding UNFCCC Language” on the ground on 09 November 2026, the first day of COP31, as part of the UNFCCC Youth4Capacity programme.
This guide covers:
- Who’s who of COP
- Where negotiations happen – and how decisions are made
- Core acronyms
- Anatomy of a Decision
- What language really means
- Red flag words and phrases
- How to track negotiations
- Frequently asked questions
