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Youth COP 2026 Simulation
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Publish Date 3/17/2026 Application Deadline 4/15/2026 Opportunity Type Internships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Youth COP 2026 Program is an international initiative that simulates global climate negotiations, aiming to train students in understanding the mechanisms of diplomatic work in climate change issues. The program is organized by international universities and offers participants a realistic experience of simulating the negotiations of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Students take part in negotiation sessions where they represent different countries and work on developing a policy document that reflects consensus on global climate issues. The program also aims to enhance participants’ skills in critical thinking, teamwork, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Details
  • Duration: Online training sessions during May and June 2026 Main simulation on June 27–28, 2026
  • Location:Online (fully virtual)
  • Funding:
  1. Participation in the program is free
  2. The top two participants will receive full funding to attend COP31 in Antalya, Turkey
  • Funding Includes:
  1. Round trip airfare
  2. Accommodation
  3. Daily allowance for expenses
  • Application Process:
  1. Complete the application form
  2. Submit a CV
  3. Submit a one-minute video in English
  4. Provide proof of university enrollment
  • Number of Participants: Only 35 participants will be accepted*
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a higher education institution
  • Must be undergraduate students (second year or above), or pursuing a Master’s or PhD
  • Must be 30 years old or younger
  • Ability to participate in English
  • Open to all fields of study (such as international relations, law, public policy, environment, and others)
Opportunity Benefits
  • Opportunity to receive full funding to attend the COP31 Climate Conference in Turkey
  • Gain practical experience in international negotiations
  • Develop skills in negotiation, diplomacy, and teamwork
  • Receive an official certificate of participation
  • Opportunity to contribute to a policy paper presented at an international conference
  • Chance to speak in COP31 conference sessions (for outstanding participants)
  • Expand an international network in the field of climate action