"En Route pour la COP Climat": mobilization for COP30 in Belém

A new stage in the University's international commitment to combat climate change at COP

As an observer organization to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since 2021, Université Côte d'Azur is actively involved in the multilateral negotiation process on climate issues. A delegation of seven representatives is taking part in official COP30 events in Belém, providing scientific input and working to strengthen the influence of universities and science at the COP.

This year, Université Côte d'Azur is taking a new step forward: From being a partner of the Science for Climate Action Pavilion, it is now one of the co-organizers, alongside the MERI Foundation, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and theWorld Meteorological Organization (WMO). This recognition of the University's commitment strengthens its position, voice and impact in the fight against climate change and its consequences.

Follow the delegation at COP30

In order to involve the whole community, the University's delegation in Belém is sharing analyses and observations through several channels.

• Live and recorded conferences: available on the Science for Climate Action Pavilion website and on the Cortes Solari Foundation website.
• Live from COP30" videos: to understand what's happening in Belém, as in Baku last year.
• Articles: content published in the press and on the University's website, recounting the delegation's day-to-day activities.
• Closing round-table discussion: on December 10 at Valrose, a review of the main outcomes of COP30 and an open discussion with the university community.

A rich and committed program on campus

For greater resonance at the local level, "En route pour la COP Climat" is offering a series of events from October to December, open to the entire community, students and citizens alike. The aim is to turn campuses into real places for action and awareness-raising, by mobilizing the university community - but not only - around environmental issues.

The COP opened with the inaugural seminar of Academy 3 "Space, Environment, Risks and Resilience".before moving on to the symposium organized by the GREDEG of the Université Côte d'Azur, entitled "La transition écologique et l'enseignement du droit économique. Act 2

And that's just for starters! Find out more about the events in store for you:

• 3 Ciné-débats on the theme "Filmer la nature": in November, December and January, free for students!
• Mission Écoresponsable activities: open to all, to raise awareness among staff and students. In addition to the Mission's traditional activities, an exceptional training cycle will be offered to staff wishing to make a greater commitment to sustainable development.
• Academic advocacy competition: share your thoughts on climate change and its impacts!
• Day dedicated to European collaborative projects : find out more about the 2026 European calls for projects.
• Mangroves Hackathon: a collaborative experiment to map the mangroves of Gambia, open to students by registration.
• Exhibition on digital sobriety: at BU Trotabas, then on other campuses!
• Closing morning - En Route to the COP Climate: a distinguished guest to talk about the History of Climate and a round-table discussion to decipher COP30.