Decoding UNFCCC Language Guide
Our new guide on Decoding UNFCCC Language is now available for download and makes UNFCCC jargon accessible to young people at hashtag#COP30 or tracking COP from home.
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COP30
COP30 Student Guide
This student guide explores how different academic disciplins are relevant for fighting the climate crisis and can get involved with COP30.
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COP30
What To Expect From COP30
This article covers controversies, key negotiation points, the role of youth and civil society, and hopes and expectations for this year’s annual UN climate conference, COP30, taking place in Belém, Brazil, from 10th to 21st November 2025. By Olivia Farrelly, Hazel Mulkeen, Carolina Stavale de Miranda Pinto Bilhim, Brita Jelen The Controversies The annual UN...
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COP30/Uncategorized
SB62: Why Civil Society Youth Engagement and Participation are Questions of Privileges, Power, and Resources First
SB62: Why Civil Society Youth Engagement and Participation are Questions of Privileges, Power, and Resources First
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COP30 Factsheet
The COP30 Factsheet is a downloadable overview of Climate COPs and COP30 in particular that serves as an easy-to-read tool in the lead up to and during COP30. The thematic program, negotiating groups and the different zones (blue and green) are some of the topics covered in the factsheet. More information on the UNFCCC and COP30 pages, and on...
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Seats at the Table: A Youth Vision for COP30
Seats at the Table: A Youth Vision for COP30 is a collective call from young people worldwide for meaningful participation and shared leadership in international climate negotiations. As COP30 approaches, youth from diverse regions and movements demand that their roles extend beyond tokenistic representation to genuine co-leadership in decision-making spaces. Rooted in reflections from SB62, this...
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Spotlight On Brazil: Why Is The COP30 Host Expanding Offshore Oil Production?
Environmental advocates have criticised Brazil for its national oil company’s plans to drill near the mouth of the Amazon. A contentious bill, dubbed the ‘Devastation Bill’ by environmental groups, weakens regulations for oil and gas projects and threatens both the environment and Indigenous Peoples. Brazil's economic development must not depend on destroying its unique and irreplaceable biodiversity.
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COP30
UNEA-6 Factsheets
A series of factsheets giving a comprehensive overview of the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
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International Climate Policy
What is the Global Plastics Treaty?
The Global Plastics Treaty, still under negotiation as of December 2024, aims to become a legally binding agreement to tackle plastic pollution by addressing the full lifecycle of plastics, including production, use, and disposal. The treaty’s key commitments include phasing out harmful plastics, promoting recycling, and ensuring that producers are responsible for the environmental impact of their products through extended producer responsibility. Successful implementation will require coordinated global efforts, robust monitoring systems, and financial support for developing nations to transition to more sustainable plastic alternatives.
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International Climate Policy
ICJ Asked To Clarify Countries’ Obligations To Fight Climate Change
In a historic unanimous resolution the UNGA asked the ICJ to clarify what are states’ obligations to combat the climate crisis Pacific island students originated and fought for this, eventually getting more than 120 states on board While not binding, the ICJ’s opinion can provide an important argument in future climate litigation cases and encourage governments’ to strengthen their climate action
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Climate Justice/EU - Current Affairs