COP31 Simulation Programme

The COP31 Simulation Programme is a five-phase climate diplomacy and policy program for university students worldwide. It builds capacity in climate negotiation, gives students the chance to write and publish research, and culminates in a real-world simulation conference in Egypt followed by selected participants attending COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye in November 2026. The program is jointly run by the British University in Egypt (BUE) and UNDP Egypt.

What you get:

➤ Four-week online capacity-building track in climate negotiation (July 4 to 24, 2026) ➤ Opportunity to publish research in the COP Simulation Journal ➤ In-person Simulation Conference in Egypt (September 24 to October 1, 2026) ➤ Top participants invited to COP31 Blue and Green Zones in Antalya, Türkiye (November 9 to 20, 2026) ➤ Official certificate of completion ➤ Entry to the alumni network of 600+ fellows in climate policy, diplomacy, and research ➤ Cohort of ~160 students from across the world What you'll do:

➤ Complete the four-week online capacity-building phase ➤ Develop a research and policy paper for the COP Simulation Journal ➤ Attend the in-person Simulation Conference in Egypt ➤ Contribute to a youth-led Declaration delivered at COP31 ➤ (If selected) Present at COP31 Blue and Green Zone sessions in Türkiye Funding terms for the Egypt and Türkiye travel phases are not stated on the application page; confirm directly with BUE before applying. Acceptance notifications go out on June 25, 2026.

• Currently enrolled university student
• Open globally with no nationality restriction
• Available across all five phases from June 2026 application through COP31 in November 2026
• Ready to engage seriously with real-world climate negotiations
• Travel funding for Egypt and Türkiye phases not confirmed (verify with BUE before applying)
• No application fees
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