Tufts Delegation for United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP)
Each year, Tufts sends a delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Through their status as observers, Tufts delegates gain important insight into the discussions that frame global climate change policy and action. Attendance at this event impacts faculty, staff, and student research.
We invite all Tufts students, faculty, and staff to apply. Tufts alumni are welcome to apply, but we prioritize current students in the application process.
Please note that funding is not included in this opportunity. Each delegate must secure their own funds.
This opportunity is facilitated by the Fletcher School, the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy (CIERP), and the Office of the Vice Provost for Education.
- Delegates will attend one week of the conference.
- Delegates will book and pay for their own travel arrangements (visa, flight, accommodations, meals, etc.).
- Delegates will attend planning and health and safety pre-departure meetings.
- Delegates will assist with a Tufts-sponsored booth at the conference.
- Delegates will write a blog post about the experience.
COP30 will take place November 10-21, 2025 in Belém, Brazil. Learn more about the COP30 on their website.
The Conference of the Parties (COP), is held annually, with the Presidency rotating between the five recognized UN regions.
Please note, the timeline will vary each year, depending on the conference dates.
- May 31 (midnight): Initial interest form is due.
- Early August: All interested candidates are entered into the UN system. The UN will confirm the number of delegates that Tufts may send.
- TBD: Round two application is due (all candidates).
- Late September: Tufts Selection Committee will review applications and make final selections.
- Early October: Selected delegates are notified.
- Mid-October: Pre-Departure Health & Safety Meeting
- Initial Solicitation Information
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Passport Details
- Tufts Status
- Date of Graduation (if applicable)
- Tufts School Affiliation
- Phase 2 Application
- Please address the following questions:
- Which elements of the conference and/or negotiations interest you most?
- How does attending COP contribute to your academic interests (research, courses, etc.) and how would it be related to your professional or academic background?
- How would your participation in the delegation contribute to Tufts’ inclusion in the event and how would you contribute to the Tufts community upon your return?
- How do you plan to fund your participation in the conference? Have you secured funding? Are you currently looking for funding? If so, from whom? Will you fund your own travel?
- Which week of the two-week conference are you able to attend?
- Please address the following questions: