Our global priority of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 involves rethinking our relationship with nature. The children of today are the main stakeholders in this journey. It is imperative that they are included in decision-making processes and environmental governance. This is the vision that inspired WWF-India to launch the Model Conference of Parties, or MCOP, in 2020.

The Model Conference of Parties aims to shape environmentally conscious, active citizens who can navigate real-world challenges and lead the way to a sustainable future.

After three years of virtual editions, WWF-India's Model Conference of Parties in 2023 is taking place in a hybrid format.

What's the MCOP?

The MCOP, or Model Conference of Parties, is a simulation of the global biodiversity conference called the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP).

The MCOP serves as a platform where children can raise their concerns on environmental issues and chart the path from intention to consensus to action.

ABOUT MCOP 4 IN 2023

To be able to create a long-lasting, positive impact for people and the planet, children need to think as global citizens and support each other in their diverse efforts.

The theme for the MCOP4, Creating Green Networks, aims to develop the ideas of global citizenship in student delegates and highlight how collaboration and the power of young voices can drive change.

WHAT HAPPENS AT MCOP 4

The Model Conference of Parties includes interactive sessions and workshops in which 72 student delegates from India's 28 States and 8 Union Territories are mentored by experts to:

  • Understand the goals under the Convention of Biological Diversity's vision for 2030.
  • Explore and simulate how nations at the global COPs negotiate and collaborate to address global environmental issues, and
  • Formulate and implement action plans towards solving local environmental challenges as active citizens

BROAD GOALS OF CBD

  • The conservation of biodiversity
  • The sustainable use of its components
  • The fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources

Programme schedule july 03, 2023

  • Opening of Model Conference of Parties 4

    10:00 - 10:05

  • Ice breaker

    10:05 - 10:20

  • Panel Discussion on 'Biodiversity Conservation
    and Sustainable Future.'

    10:20 - 11:10

  • Break Time

    11:10 - 11:20

  • CBD Basics and GBF goals & targets

    11:20 - 12:10

  • Basics of the related Convention and COPs

    12:10 - 13:00

  • Lunch

    13:00 - 14:00

  • Guidance on Action Planning

    14:00 - 14:55

  • Break Time

    14:55 - 15:05

  • Group Work

    15:05 - 16:30

Programme schedule july 04, 2023

  • Communication & Conservation

    10:00 - 11:00

  • Negotiation & Consensus Building

    11:00 - 11:40

  • Break Time

    11:40 - 11:50

  • Basics of SMART Action Planning

    11:50 - 12:20

  • Finalizing the Action Plan

    12:20 - 13:00

  • Lunch

    13:00 - 14:00

  • Action Plan Presentation and Review

    14:00 - 16:00

  • Finalization of Presentation

    16:00 - 16:30

  • Break Time

    16:30 - 16:45

  • CBD Session on Opportunities to Youth for
    Biodiversity Conservation

    16:45 - 17:15
    (13:15 - 13:45
    CEST)

  • Cultural Evening

    16:45 - 17:15

Programme schedule july 05, 2023

  • Opening Remark

    10:00 - 10:10

  • Intro Video by MCOP Delegates

    10:10 - 10:20

  • Key Notes Address

    10:20 - 10:30

  • Address by Special Guest

    10:30 - 10:45
    (07:00 - 07:45
    CEST)

  • Presentation- Group 1 & Group 2

    10:45 - 11:00

  • Address by Guest of Honour

    11:00 - 11:10

  • Presentation- Group 3 & Group 4

    11:10 - 11:25

  • Cultural Presentation by School Students

    11:25 - 11:40

  • Presentation- Group 5 & Group 6

    11:40 - 11:55

  • Pledge and Commitment

    11:55 - 12:05

  • Address by Guest of Honour

    12:05 - 12:15

  • Address by CEO and Secretary General, WWF-India

    12:15 - 12:30

  • Closing of Model Conference of Parties 4

    12:30 - 12:45

  • Lunch

    13:00 - 14:00

Glimpse from the Past

MCOP 2020 saw young students from across India draft the landmark Delhi Declaration. The 2021 and 2022 cohorts of students turned intention to action as they implemented action plans.

Check out the reports.

MCOP 3: REPORT 2022

MCOP 2: REPORT 2021

MCOP 1: REPORT 2020

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