Support Preparation for UN Climate Change Conference COP31

Support Preparation for UN Climate Change Conference COP31

Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.

Host entity: Green Camel Bell

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General

Description of assignment title: Support Preparation for UN Climate Change Conference COP31

Assignment country: China

Duration: 28 days

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Modality: Online

Work schedule: 11 - 15 hours per week

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?: 11 - 15 hours per week

Number of Assignments: 10

Details

Mission and objectives

MISSION:

Protecting Environment in West China

VISION:

Green mountains, Clear Water, Blue Sky, Man and Nature in Harmony

WORKING FIELDS:

Environmental Education and Communication

Community Development

Water Resources Protection

Post-Earthquake Reconstruction

Grassland Conservation

Volunteer Development

Strategic Plan

1. Conduct public environment education, sponsor volunteers’ organization, promote public participation in environment protection.
2. Focus on ecological and environmental problems in typical regions. Improve regional eco-environment by demonstration and setting good examples.
3. Encourage social supervision in the solution of water pollution and in protecting the water resource safety.
4. Strength the organization construction and improve team innovation capability to achieve sustainable development of the organization.
5. Establish cooperation and communication mechanisms to strengthen the experiences exchanges among different civil organizations.

Context

We are seeking 10 Online Volunteers to support Green Camel Bell’s preparations for UNFCCC COP31, with the following specific responsibilities:

(1) Research – 4 Online Volunteers

Online Volunteers will conduct research and collect background information on:

Green finance and sustainable investment;

Critical minerals, mining, and their environmental and social impacts in the context of the global energy transition;

Just transition, climate justice, and the rights and livelihoods of affected communities;

Renewable energy, climate adaptation, and community-based climate resilience;

Environmental and social safeguards, corporate accountability, and community participation in investment decision-making;

(2) Translation – 2 Online Volunteers

Online Volunteers will assist with translating approximately 40 pages of materials between English and Chinese, including COP31 side-event concept notes, event descriptions, presentations, background documents, briefing materials, speaker biographies, and other COP31-related communications.

(3) Documentation – 1 Online Volunteer

The Online Volunteer will assist in organizing, proofreading, and editing meeting notes, interview transcripts, event records, speaker information, research findings, and other related documentation in English, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency. The volunteer may also support the preparation of event reports and documentation of key discussions and outcomes.

(4) Design – 1 Online Volunteer

The volunteer will support the design and layout of 3–4 flyers and other visual materials related to COP31 side events, dialogues, Green Camel Bell’s environmental and climate initiatives, and outreach activities. Tasks may include preparing digital promotional materials, presentation graphics, and social media visuals.

(5) Communication and Outreach – 2 Online Volunteers

Volunteers will support communication and outreach activities, including preparing and distributing event announcements, social media content, newsletters, and media materials. They will also help promote COP31 side events, coordinate communications with international partners and speakers, and amplify key messages on green finance, just transition, climate justice, and sustainable development through online platforms.

All final deliverables will be discussed with the Online Volunteers during the start of this assignment.

Task type

Event promotion

Task description

Green Camel Bell is recruiting Online Volunteers to support our preparations for the upcoming 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP31).

Online Volunteers will assist in preparing materials for side events, dialogues, and outreach activities related to climate change, climate justice, just transition, green finance, critical minerals, renewable energy, and community-based climate resilience and sustainable development, with a particular focus on the perspectives and experiences of the Global South.

Tasks will include research, translation, drafting and proofreading materials, graphic design, communication and outreach, and coordination with team members and partner organizations to compile relevant information and prepare event materials. Volunteers may also support speaker coordination, event promotion, and documentation of discussions and outcomes.

Volunteers will participate in virtual meetings as needed and provide regular updates on their tasks. Work will be conducted through email, online collaboration platforms, and virtual calls. These roles will be delivered entirely online; no physical presence at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, is required.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: No experience required

Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required; Chinese, Level: Fluent, Required; French, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level: Bachelor's degree

Area(s) of expertise: Event organisation, protocol services, Natural resources management, Economics, poverty reduction, livelihoods

Driving license: -

Skills and experience

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, particularly in climate change, environmental sustainability, green finance, critical minerals, responsible investment, climate justice, or sustainable development.
• Good understanding of international climate change and sustainable development discussions, particularly those related to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Previous experience with international conferences, UN processes, environmental NGOs, civil society engagement, or climate-related research is an advantage but not required.
• Good English communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, international, and multicultural team. Chinese language skills are an advantage for relevant assignments.
• Commitment to climate justice, environmental sustainability, responsible investment, community rights, and the goals of UNFCCC COP31.