WHAT IS THE MCOP?

The Model Conference of Parties (MCOP) is a unique opportunity for students to step into the shoes of global leaders and decision-makers working to protect nature. Organised by WWF-India in partnership with Capgemini, MCOP is inspired by the Conference of the Parties (COP) under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

This year’s edition—MCOP6—will bring together student teams from across India for a year-long journey of learning, collaboration, and action to protect biodiversity and contribute to global goals.

THEME “GENERATION 30”

MCOP6 continues the theme “Generation 30,” rooted in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), which sets the target to protect 30% of the planet’s land, freshwater, and oceans by 2030.

Aligned with India’s updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), the programme empowers students to be at the forefront of this movement—designing local solutions for global environmental goals.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE MCOP?

LEARN

about biodiversity
importance, global
conventions, and
conservation success stories

BUILD

skills like communication,
consensus-building, S.M.A.R.T
planning, and leadership

COLLABORATE

with delegates from
States/UTs across India and
experts in the field of
conservation

ACT

and implement biodiversity
projects in your community

Mcop6 Journey

Registrations

START 25 May

END 25 June

MCOP6 Virtual
Sessions

START 1 July

END 4 July

Action Plan
Submission

START 5 July

END 14 July

On-ground
Implementation

START July 2025

END October 2025

State-level Winners
Announcement

START 25 May

Report Submission

START 20 October

END 8 November

Follow-up Calls and
Expert Sessions

START July 2025

END October 2025

Interviews of
Shortlisted Schools

START 8 December

END 20 December

Zonal Winners
Announcement

START 22 December

MCOP6 Finale

START January 2026

Who Can Join?

One school team per school | 2-10 students – with TWO leading the project as delegates

Students from grades 8 to 12

One teacher to coordinate the school team

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN ?

Learn how global policies shape environmental action

Work towards SDGs, 30x30, and climate goals

Collaborate with experts, peers, and local communities

Earn recognition, feature on One Planet Academy, and attend the finale in Delhi

Targets

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Testimonials

“MCOP5 is a place where learnt many things, taking part in MCOP5 feels like an achievement for life cause what I have learnt; understanding of people, conservation of resources, teamwork, punctuality, and more. I will truly wish to take part in the next MCOP if I can.”
- Student Delegate

“The youth are crucial change-makers of a country. We should conduct more rallies and competitions to create awareness at the school level. It is everyone’s responsibility to protect the environment.”
- Ayaan Singh Bisht, Student Delegate, Himachal Pradesh

“Those on-ground sessions were really, really impactful. It changed my view for sustainability and biodiversity.”
- Student Delegate

“My perspective towards the environment changed a lot. Took resolutions regarding reduction of plastic usage and successfully implemented at my home, guiding others also towards it.”
- Coordinating Teacher

"My biggest takeaway (from MCOP5) is that you breathe what you buy."
- Akansha Mishra, Student Delegate, Meghalaya

“The sessions with all the different speakers helped me to understand the issues of climate change and all the benefits of biodiversity conservation.”
- Student Delegate

“Young people can drive change by adopting sustainable lifestyles, supporting eco-friendly businesses, and holding leaders accountable for their environmental commitments.”
- ZiyaRouf, Student Delegate, Jammu and Kashmir