CECOS University proudly hosted the “COP In My City 2024” event, a youth-focused initiative organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Pakistan (MoCC&EC) and the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, in collaboration with UNICEF and UNWONEN. The event aimed to recognize the imminent threat of climate change and to mobilize young individuals for global climate action.
\nThe event featured esteemed guests, including H.E. Mr. Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan representing the COP 29 Presidency. MPA Muhammad Arif, Chairman, KP Standing Committee on Climate Change attended the ceremony and apprised audience of the Government\u2019s initiatives on Climate Change.
\n\u201cCOP In My City 2024\u201d builds on the success of last year\u2019s event, providing an invaluable platform for college and university students across Pakistan to engage in meaningful climate-related discourse. This year’s event has also opened doors for selected participants to represent Pakistan at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, 2024, as part of the youth delegation.
\nA key feature of this year’s program is the COP ASIC Research Mentorship Program Workshop. This workshop is designed to support Master\u2019s and PhD research students in their studies on climate change and carbon markets. Four students will be selected this year to present their research at the international level during the COP – ASIC annual meeting and will be eligible for a three-month paid internship worth $3,000. This initiative aims to educate students about COP ASIC’s activities, research areas, proposal structures, and deadlines, ensuring that they are well-equipped to contribute to global discussions on climate action.
\nEvents for the selection of participants will be held in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta, Gilgit, and Muzaffarabad, ensuring equitable representation and opportunities for youth from all regions of Pakistan to voice their concerns and ideas on climate change.
\nThe “COP In My City 2024” event reaffirmed CECOS University’s commitment to promoting climate education, awareness, and action among the youth. The university remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that foster meaningful engagement and inspire future leaders to contribute to a sustainable and resilient world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CECOS University proudly hosted the “COP In My City 2024” event, a youth-focused initiative organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Pakistan (MoCC&EC) and the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, in collaboration with UNICEF and UNWONEN. The event aimed to recognize the imminent threat of climate change and to mobilize young individuals for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":429360,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-429359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n