| Tufts Department Sponsor: | The Tufts Institute of the Environment |
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Each year, Tufts Institute of the Environment (TIE) sends delegates to represent Tufts University at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) annual Conference of the Parties (COP). Through their status as observers, the Tufts delegates gain important insight into the discussions that frame global climate change policy and action. Attending this event has long impacted faculty and student research and continues to shape Tufts' sustainability policy.
ALL members of the Tufts community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni, are eligible to apply to attend COP. In addition to attending the vital discussions of the event, the Tufts delegates can participate in several activities, such as exhibits, side events, and a daily newsroom that provides regular, on-going communication and updates on COP decisions. Whilst at the conference, and upon their return, delegates in turn share the outcomes of this once-in-a-lifetime experience with the wider Tufts community.
If you're interested in attending the upcoming COP, Apply Now to complete the first stage of the application process. You can read about the full delegation selection process, and receive other information about the upcoming COP, at the TIE website: https://environment.tufts.edu/initiatives/unfccc-cop/