Apply to be a COP29 Ambassador
Applications are now open for delegates to represent the American Chemical Society at the 2024 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP is currently scheduled to take place November 11-24, 2024. As observers, the ACS delegates will follow the negotiations, exhibits, and side events which shape global climate action as well as communicate their experience to the broader public.
Undergraduate and graduate student members of the ACS are eligible to apply to attend the conference. While attending COP and after their return, delegates will share the proceedings and outcomes via social media and events at their home institutions as part of a broader campaign to increase awareness and climate literacy among their peers.
If you're interested in attending the upcoming COP, see the application instructions below. Applications will be accepted until 05/30/2024.
Undergraduate and graduate student members of the ACS are eligible to apply to attend the conference. While attending COP and after their return, delegates will share the proceedings and outcomes via social media and events at their home institutions as part of a broader campaign to increase awareness and climate literacy among their peers.
If you're interested in attending the upcoming COP, see the application instructions below. Applications will be accepted until 05/30/2024.
Application Instructions
Submit your application via email to Dr. Gregory Foy at [email protected]
Include the following in your application:
Include the following in your application:
- A brief essay describing your interest and qualifications for attending COP29 (no more than 500 words).
- A sample blog post on a topic relevant to COP (your choice of blog style: scientific, pop culture, etc.)
- A list of known or potential funding sources for travel/lodging expenses (see more details in the next section.)
- The expiration date of your passport.
- Indicate if you are interested in the mentoring program to act as the student mentor for COP30. If you are interested include a brief 250 word max. essay explaining your interest and qualifications (see more details in the next section.)
General Information
Delegate Selection
The selection committee will consider (i) professional and academic background, (ii) interest in the event, (iii) plan to secure funding, and (iv) expected contribution to ACS participation in the conference.
Event Logistics
The ACS observer delegation will be divided into two groups: one for each week of the two-week conference. During the selection process, applicants will be asked to choose which week they would like to attend.
Funding
All attendees are expected to secure funding for their own, individual travel needs (e.g., airfare, lodging, meals). This program has funding for at least half of the accommodations and is currently seeking additional funding. By the time delegates are selected housing could be fully funded; however, if not delegates will need to secure their own funding.
Mentoring Program
The student mentor for COP30 will be selected from individuals who indicated interest during COP29. The student mentor does not need to apply for the following COP event and will learn from the current mentor during COP29. Responsibilities include: keeping up with the blog and social media sites during COP "off-season," engaging with interested students at the COP table at the ACS National Meeting, organizing delegate information sessions after the selection process, training your successor, and editing the mentor handbook after your COP mentoring year to be passed onto the next mentor.
Timeline
May 30, 2024: Application Deadline
July 2024: Applications are reviewed and delegates are selected to represent ACS at COP29.
July / August 2024: Selected delegates will begin meeting to discuss how to apply for travel awards, program expectations, training, and logistics.
August 2024: ACS submits names of chosen delegates for UNFCCC accreditation. Abstracts are due for the ACS National Meeting where students will present a talk related to a COP29 topic.
September/October 2024: Delegates meet virtually with ACS staff to receive training on science policy and media outreach. Delegates begin social media activities and engagement with their home institutions.
November - December 2024: Delegates engage their peers from onsite at COP29 using social media platforms or virtual discussion spaces.
December 2024-February 2025: Delegates continue follow-up social media outreach, blog posts, and other climate literacy projects.
March 2024: Delegates present their COP29 experiences through a symposium at the ACS National Meeting.
The selection committee will consider (i) professional and academic background, (ii) interest in the event, (iii) plan to secure funding, and (iv) expected contribution to ACS participation in the conference.
Event Logistics
The ACS observer delegation will be divided into two groups: one for each week of the two-week conference. During the selection process, applicants will be asked to choose which week they would like to attend.
Funding
All attendees are expected to secure funding for their own, individual travel needs (e.g., airfare, lodging, meals). This program has funding for at least half of the accommodations and is currently seeking additional funding. By the time delegates are selected housing could be fully funded; however, if not delegates will need to secure their own funding.
Mentoring Program
The student mentor for COP30 will be selected from individuals who indicated interest during COP29. The student mentor does not need to apply for the following COP event and will learn from the current mentor during COP29. Responsibilities include: keeping up with the blog and social media sites during COP "off-season," engaging with interested students at the COP table at the ACS National Meeting, organizing delegate information sessions after the selection process, training your successor, and editing the mentor handbook after your COP mentoring year to be passed onto the next mentor.
Timeline
May 30, 2024: Application Deadline
July 2024: Applications are reviewed and delegates are selected to represent ACS at COP29.
July / August 2024: Selected delegates will begin meeting to discuss how to apply for travel awards, program expectations, training, and logistics.
August 2024: ACS submits names of chosen delegates for UNFCCC accreditation. Abstracts are due for the ACS National Meeting where students will present a talk related to a COP29 topic.
September/October 2024: Delegates meet virtually with ACS staff to receive training on science policy and media outreach. Delegates begin social media activities and engagement with their home institutions.
November - December 2024: Delegates engage their peers from onsite at COP29 using social media platforms or virtual discussion spaces.
December 2024-February 2025: Delegates continue follow-up social media outreach, blog posts, and other climate literacy projects.
March 2024: Delegates present their COP29 experiences through a symposium at the ACS National Meeting.
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