The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Call for submissions to attend the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):

Passionate about climate change, and keen to take your involvement to the next level? The IFMSA is requesting applications for delegates to the annual conference of the UNCCCC, known as the ‘COP’ (Conference of the Parties). Held in Cacun, Mexico from 29 November to 10 December 2010, this is an amazing opportunity to implement real change on the most important threat to global health of the 21^st century.

COP16 will build on the work it has done on Climate Change and Health in the past, and will bring together key international stake holders to influence global and national policy on Climate Change.

Applications for the conference are now open to all IFMSA Members (you!):

• The IFMSA Will be taking 8 delegates to the conference.
• The conference will take place in Cancun, Mexico, from the 29th of November until the 10th of December, 2010.
• To apply, please send the following documents (in English) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by the 3rd of September, 2010

o        CV (no longer than 3 pages)
o        Motivation letter (no longer than 1 page, explaining your past experience in the issue of Climate Change, health and campaigning, and how you would contribute to the delegation)

(Please note that the IFMSA is unable to financially support the delegates to the conference)

We look forward to your applications!

Kind regards,
Nick Watts
Think Global Initiative Project Coordinator 2009/2010
International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA)