International Climate Policy and Advocacy Course (ICPAC)
Seven Modules, One Goal: Be COP Ready!
Enrollment Now Open
Enrollment Now Open
International Climate Policy and Advocacy Course (ICPAC) educates, empowers, and unites an international community of climate activists, to be their own best advocate in international climate policy spaces.
Course Start Date: September 1st, 2023
Do you want to beam with confidence and make an impact on the world’s largest climate action stage at the United Nations Climate Conference?
Our 7-module course is dedicated to empowering you to be your own best advocate in climate decision-making spaces!
With the facility of self-paced learning, live sessions, and a COP journal, you'll be ready to hold world leaders accountable, stand up against youth washing, and make policy change for your future.
Plus, you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to join our community of climate advocates and equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to create positive change before, during, and after COP. Don't miss this opportunity and secure your spot to be a part of a global movement.
Together, let's #CareAboutCOP and make a difference for our planet!
*Course start date is September 1st. Certificate available upon completion. For group rates, email info@careaboutclimate.org.
Course Modules
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Learn about what the history of the UNFCCC, how its existence has impacted climate change over time, and how it operates.
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Learn about how the COP operates, who is involved in decision-making, and how to be involved as an Observer.
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The Paris Agreement has many Articles that are negotiated on during COP. In addition to the Articles, there are core themes that are woven throughout negotiations as important considerations for determining how equitable and inclusive outcomes are.
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When you first step foot into COP, it can be overwhelming with thousands of possible events and negotiations to attend. This module will provide tips and advice on how to be a pro-COP navigator.
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COP can be very overwhelming with thousands of attendees, negotiations that decide the state of our future, and the overcoming the challenge of even getting to COP in the first place! This module provides various tips and tools for being your best self at COP.
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Young and indigenous people are among the most impacted by climate change, yet are also often the groups doing the most to take action. We wanted to specifically highlight their importance to enable you to better uplift these communities during your own advocacy.
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Having a daily routine at COP is essential for pushing progress forward! This module will help you plan your travel and daily logistics as well as provide tips for navigating Dubai, UAE where COP is being held this year.
Course Testimonials and Reports
In 2022, we launched the world’s first and only youth-led, self-guided training for understanding the largest and most important international climate change event for the future of humanity and the planet: the 27th United Nations Framework Convention (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP27)!
COP Course participant from Climate Outreach shares how the course made a difference in their experience at their first COP ever.
What People Are Saying
“Overall, the COP Training gave me the right tips to make the most of my time during the two-week event. As this was my first COP, the training helped me navigate everything smoothly.”
— COP Course Participant 2022
“I appreciated learning about the history of COP because it puts into context how we got where we are and how we can make an impact.”
— COP Course Participant 2022
Course Contributors
Additional Course Contributors:
Vladislav Klaim - Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group
Pramisha Thapaliya - Climate and Food Systems Advocate
Make a donation.
International Climate Policy and Advocacy Course (ICPAC) is committed to providing free capacity-building to all, so we are reliant on donations in order to fund this program. Your generous donations will go towards one of the following aspects of our program: curriculum development, curated video content, teachers, or software licenses to host our courses. Thank you for your support in empowering and educating the next generation of climate leaders!
