UNFCCC COP

We break down complicated UN processes and simplify the negotiations and agreements. ClimaTalk also uplifts youth voices at the conferences, giving them a platform to share their insights, experiences and demands, and inspiring other young people to get involved in international climate policy.

ClimaTalk has conducted award-winning live coverage from eight international climate conferences: COP26, COP27, SB58, COP28, SB60, COP29, SB62 and COP30.

Discover more about the UNFCCC COPs below

COP26

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COP26

In 1994 Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change decided to meet annually to discuss matters related to climate change. This annual meeting became known through the Convention as the Conference of the Parties (COP). COP26, was held in Glasgow, UK, from 31st October to 12th November 2021.

In this section you can find articles related to the history of COP, the development of international treaties, Parties’ ambitious commitments in relation to climate change, and focus pieces on what to expect in the upcoming COP.

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UK Presidency at COP26

UK Presidency at COP26

Elizaveta Nidzelskaya sets out the role of a host country at COP, the UK’s agenda for the summit and how it ...
What is the UNFCCC Secretariat? (Updated)

What is the UNFCCC Secretariat? (Updated)

This article briefly the UNFCCC Secretariat, which works to support countries in meeting global climate change ...
Driving Ambition from Italy to Glasgow

Driving Ambition from Italy to Glasgow

This article provides an overview on the planned activities and events accompanying this year’s COP26, which ...
What are the COP Pavilions?

What are the COP Pavilions?

What are COP pavilions? Read on to find out more about these spaces for Party and Observer organisations to host events.
COP26 Basics

COP26 Basics

This article sets out the details of COP26: who is hosting; the venue; the targets of this COP and the potential ...
COP Achievements

COP Achievements

Since its inaugural conference in Berlin in 1995, COP has established a global forum for political leaders to ...
Findings from the IPCC’s Assessment Report 5, 2014

Findings from the IPCC’s Assessment Report 5, 2014

This article explores the findings of the IPCC Assessment Report 5. Global warming and increase in GHG emissions ...
What is a COP Side Event?

What is a COP Side Event?

Is COP just a summit? The COP summits are accompanied by complementary, side events which enhance the ...
What happens in between COPs?

What happens in between COPs?

What happens in between COPs? Our COP team explains what happens in between COP meetings.
COY16 – Interview with the Youth Leader Jan Kairel Cabalona Guillermo

COY16 – Interview with the Youth Leader Jan Kairel Cabalona Guillermo

An interview with Jan Kairel Cabalona Guillermo on behalf of COY.
How To Attend COP26

How To Attend COP26

The COPs team at ClimaTalk set out how to attend COP26 and how to get involved with the surrounding events ...
COP Glossary

COP Glossary

A glossary of key COP terminology.
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COP27

COP27 was held between the 7th and the 18th November 2022 in Egypt.

On this page you can find all of our COP27 articles, infographics and booklets. Check out our Instagram or LinkedIn pages for other content, such as interviews, debriefs, factsheets and more. If you would like to learn about the basics of COP and UNFCCC processes, agreements and developments, check out our COP26 page.

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COP28

COP28 was held between the 30th November and the 12th December 2023 in Dubai.

On this page you can find all of our COP28 articles, infographics and booklets. Check out our Instagram or LinkedIn pages for other content, such as interviews, debriefs, factsheets and more. If you would like to learn about the basics of COP and UNFCCC processes, agreements and developments, check out our COP27 page.

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COP29

COP29 was held between the 11th and 22nd of November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

On this page you can find all of our COP29 articles, infographics and booklets.

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COP30

COP30 took place in Belém, Brazil from 10-21 November 2025.

This COP was a pivotal conference in terms of the fact it is just 5 years until 2030, the year by which the Paris Agreement had attempted to halt global warming to “well below 1.5ºC”.

With emissions and temperatures at an all-time high, COP30 served as a turning point in terms of mobilising and operationalising climate action in all areas of the UNFCCC.

On this page you can find all of our COP30 coverage, ranging from articles to infographics and booklets.

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