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Are you a Northwestern student interested in climate change or global environmental governance? Would you like to attend the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?

Join us for an information session about this course opportunity supported by the Buffett Institute.

The POLI_SCI 390 course, taught by Professor Iza Ding, provides students with foundational knowledge of global climate governance and offers an immersive experience at COP30—the 30th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), taking place this year in Belém, Brazil (November 10–21). Students will gain firsthand insights into the negotiation processes and dynamics shaping global climate policy. Students will also complete an original research project, either individually or collaboratively. This opportunity is open to undergraduates who will be juniors or seniors in fall 2025 as well as graduate students from any discipline.

The application deadline is April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.