COP16 Community Volunteers

Assignment context:

The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December 2024. UNCCD COP 16 is more than a critical milestone it represents a moonshot moment to raise global ambition and accelerate action on land and drought resilience through a people-centered approach.

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the global voice for land and one of the three major UN treaties known as the Rio Conventions, alongside climate and biodiversity. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the main decision-making body of UNCCD's 197 Parties 196 countries and the European Union. COP16 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2-13 December 2024 under the theme Our Land. Our Future.

Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of UNCCD, COP16 will be the largest UN land conference to date, and the first UNCCD COP held in the Middle East and North Africa region, which knows first-hand the impacts of desertification, land degradation and drought. COP16 is poised to be a game-changer, marking a renewed global commitment to accelerate investment and action to restore land and boost drought resilience for the benefit of people and planet.

COP16 Volunteers Wanted!

Be part of a global movement for climate action!

We're seeking dedicated volunteers to join us at UNCCD COP16, held for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

By volunteering at the 16th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), you will: contribute to a sustainable future, network with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable experience in climate policy

Benefits you will receive:

• Be part of a global movement for climate action
• Receive a special training related to COP16
• Volunteering allowance
• Certificates from UNV and The National Center for Non-Profit Sector

Requirements:

• Passion for environmental issues
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Availability to volunteer on full-time basis for the duration of COP16 (2-13 December 2024)
• Secondary Education
• Proficient in English
• Must be a resident of Saudi Arabia

Please register in UVP to join one of the listed teams here below:

1. UN Volunteers Event Airport and Hotel Management for COP16
2. UN Volunteers Event Conference Room Management for COP16
3. UN Volunteers Event Logistics Support for COP16
4. UN Volunteers Event Media and Communications for COP16

Register Now: https://app.unv.org/

After registration please send an email to [Confidential Information] indicating your Name, UVP ID number and which team of the ones listed above you would like to join.

Note: Registration does not guarantee a volunteer role. Once registered, you'll be notified when specific volunteer assignments open for you to apply.