As climate breakdown accelerates, the world's biggest climate conference will come to our doorstep. We need to be on the frontline, demanding action.

COP stands for the Conference of the Parties, a yearly event whereby the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) parties come together to assess and make decisions on how to deal with climate change. Every year, a different party acts as a host - Berlin, Germany hosted COP1 in 1995 and now it’s Glasgow’s turn to host COP26 in 2021!

COP26 brings with it a chance for us to demand real action from government’s globally. We as young people in Scotland can use this as an opportunity to connect and mobilise with other organisations across Scotland and globally that are fighting for social and climate justice… 

The true shape of the conference is yet to be determined however if progress permits, the event will be taking place between the 1st and the 12th of November at the SEC Glasgow. However, as the past year has seen everything transition online - we know that action can be taken in many forms… 

The official COP26 website is here: https://ukcop26.org/ 

Get informed by checking out the COP26 Coalition’s amazing webinars, information series etc. here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNmU3mvFT8pLROw0y2f8ZQ/videos

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What are some of our key working group aims? 

• To strengthen connections and mobilise with Scottish and International young green and socialist organisations. By mobilising with fellow activists we can create more noise and demand real action from one of the biggest decision making bodies around policy for climate change

• To act as a group that can inform our members and activists in Scotland around what is COP, why is it important and how they can get involved.

• To keep up to date with whats going on with the event and filter the information through to our members

• Creating resources, webinars, logistics/ planning for both pre and during COP. There are a huge variety of tasks so there will be a place for many skill-sets!
  

Commitment:

• The application deadline is 10pm Sunday 14th March

• We plan to have formed the working group and hold our first meeting by the end of March

• Chances are, on the run up to the event in November, work load may increase however this is a flexible role meaning that you can offer your time when possible. You will be supported as part of a team all the way through!

As part of the working group, you will be able to take on a variety of roles depending on your existing skills and the skills you would like to develop. 

The Scottish Young Green's job is to be a voice for young people within the SGP, and a voice for Green politics amongst young people. We aim to make politics accessible and enjoyable for young people and empower young people to make a difference in party politics.

We always aim to create safe spaces, whether in team meetings, at events or socials, and across the organisational structure; and we will always do our best to create spaces that respect and valorise diversity. 

General responsibilities for working group members 

• Participate in relevant meetings

• Be interested in Scottish political issues and campaigns

• Gain skills and develop existing ones
  

Being in the working group allows you to

• Gain experience in political campaigning

• Build on existing skills and develop new ones

• Work in a supportive and safe environment

• Become familiar with the Scottish Young Greens’ work

• The chance to learn about organising, campaigning, training, fundraising

• Work in an organisation committed to environmental and social justice

Practicalities

We are open for applicants between 16 and 30 years old and students of all ages. 

We encourage applications reflecting diversity in all forms. We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as women or other marginalised gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of colour, or with a disability or other health impairment. People who hold derogatory views towards any of these groups (including Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists) will not be accepted.