International Climate Policy and Advocacy Course (ICPAC)
Eight Modules, One Goal: Be COP Ready!
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Join Our COP30 Course
International Climate Policy and Advocacy Course (ICPAC) educates, empowers, and unites an international community of climate activists to hold global leaders accountable to climate justice!
Course will be live August 1st - November 30th, 2025 in SEVEN languages.
Only 500 spots will be available for the course, sign-up today to be the first to know when registration opens!
Learn to make an impact on the world’s largest climate action stage at the United Nations Climate Conference!!
Our 8-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 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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This module expounds on the impacts of climate change, structural barriers militating against climate action as well as the international climate action efforts of various regions across the world.
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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 Baku, Azerbaijan, 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
“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
“My biggest takeaway from the course is the critical importance of integrating actionable climate strategies with local needs. I’ve learned how to effectively advocate for policy changes, implement sustainable projects, and build meaningful partnerships to drive impactful climate action in my community.”
— COP Course Participant 2024
“The course is a valuable step in building capacity, not just as a first-timer, but for others who may not be up to date with recent developments in the climate space.”
— COP Course Participant 2024
“The course inspired my active participation at COP and meaningful contribution to my constituency and my government delegation by helping me understand policy formulation. The best part is, you get to become a member of a great network of advocates.”
— COP Course Participant 2024
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!
