The COP29 Cryosphere Pavilion will take place in the accredited COP Blue Zone at Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, 2024. ICCI will coordinate more than sixty side events, together with a number of partners from governments, IGOs, academic institutions, and civil society throughout both weeks of the conference.

The first Cryosphere Pavilion took place at COP25 and hosted five Early Career Scientist (ECS) volunteers, all doctoral and post-doctoral level. This number grew to eight for COP26 (Glasgow), COP27 (Sharm El Sheikh), and COP28 (Dubai), with four volunteers participating during Week 1 and the other four during Week 2.

These volunteers staff the Pavilion, introduce speakers, and answer questions about the exhibits to make the science more accessible to a wide range of audiences. Importantly, the experience also gives the volunteers an inside view of UNFCCC negotiations to further inform their scientific careers. The COP29 Cryosphere Pavilion will continue this program and provide both housing and travel to a new set of eight early career scientists.

To apply, please fill out the form below and send your CV to ICCI’s Global Outreach Director, Amy Imdieke, at amy@iccinet.org with the email subject line: “COP29 Cryosphere Pavilion: Early Career Scientist Volunteer Application”.

The application period is open from August 1 – 31, 2024. All applications will be evaluated (including interviews) and finalists accepted on a rolling basis throughout August; so early application is strongly encouraged! Interviews will be completed by September 7. All successful applicants will be notified no later than September 18, with reserve applicants notified by September 23. This page will be updated periodically throughout the application period, so check back here for the latest information.

Please contact Amy Imdieke (amy@iccinet.org) if you have any questions. Additional information about the goals and background of the Cryosphere Pavilion can be found on our official COP29 Pavilion webpage, which is available here.

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What is accreditation?

In order to attend COP28 and enter into the “Blue Zone” where negotiations take place, ECS volunteers need to have an official UNFCCC badge. These badges provide accreditation. The UNFCCC grants each country and various participating organizations with a limited number of badges to regulate the number of people who are allowed into the conference and pavilion area. ICCI will be able to provide badges to ECS volunteers who do not already have access to one through their own institution (for example, some universities or research institutions are able to provide them).

What expenses will be covered?

We provide both travel (flights, trains, and other transportation) and housing accommodations for ECS volunteers. Meals and related expenses must be covered out of pocket.

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