An exciting opportunity for university students passionate about climate action from all over the world to apply for the 4th edition of the COP30 Simulation Fellowship Programme at the British University in Egypt (BUE) campus in Cairo. This programme is organised and funded by the British University in Egypt (BUE) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Egypt, together with global academic partners and leading national and international stakeholders.
About COP30 Simulation Fellowship Programme
The British University in Egypt (BUE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Egypt, with global academic partners and leading national and international stakeholders, are proud to present the COP30 Simulation Fellowship Programme.
This immersive, certified programme brings together university students from all over the world to simulate the real sessions of COP30, engage with chief negotiators, country delegates, and international climate leaders, and draft powerful youth-driven climate declarations that are presented at the actual COP30.
This year, with the COP Simulation Programme growing bigger, organisers are taking it to the next level by launching the COP Simulation Fellowship Programme. Participants who successfully complete the Programme will receive official certificates recognising their excellence in:
- Climate Diplomacy and Advocacy
- International Negotiation Skills
- Climate Policy Research
This isn't just a simulation, it's a knowledge-based movement. The Fellowship brings together young and informed climate advocates from around the world to collaborate, learn, and lead.
COP30 Fellowship Activities
1. A two-week online capacity-building programme on climate literacy, youth-led climate action, diplomacy, debate, and conflict resolution offered by global academic institutions and organisations.
2. Mentored policy papers on climate-related themes, guided by Egyptian and International mentors from relevant academic and professional backgrounds.
3. COP30 Simulation Conference on the campus of the British University in Egypt. Around 150 students from across the world are invited to Egypt to simulate a country's delegates, chief negotiators, and non-state actors. Discuss and vote on their research-based resolutions. Selected students are invited for a six-day stay in Egypt.
4. The COP30 Simulation declaration. The youth-voted resolutions are presented in the published declaration, which is then presented at the actual COP30.
5. COP30 participation: Around 20 students are selected to present their outcomes and voted climate solutions at the actual COP30 blue and green zones sessions.
Why join?
- Gain real-world experience in international climate negotiations and advocacy.
- Collaborate with global peers and interact with international climate actors and experts.
- Shape a declaration that feeds directly into the real COP30.
- Become part of a movement that’s already made waves from Cairo to Dubai, to Baku, and now, to Brazil.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- University students who are passionate about climate action from all over the world are welcome to apply.
- University students who want to be part of the solution and help shape a more sustainable future.
- There isn't a publicly specified upper age limit for participants.
- Participants must have a good command of English since it's the main language of the fellowship.
Expenses and Benefits
- Selected students are funded for a (5-6) day stay in Egypt.
- Around 20 students are selected to present their outcomes and voted climate solutions at the actual COP30 blue and green zones sessions in Brazil in November 2025.
- Participants who successfully complete the COP30 Simulation Fellowship Programme will receive an official certificate.
Timeline
Application Deadline: 8 June 2025
Notifications to selected members: 1 July 2025
Capacity Building Programme (online): Mid-July 2025
COP30 Simulation Conference in Egypt (one week): September/October 2025
COP30 in Brazil: 10 - 21 November 2025
If you’re interested in joining the COP30 Simulation Fellowship Programme 2025, please fill in this application form in English and submit it no later than the 8th of June 2025.
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