Apply for a Badge to Attend COP16 as an Observer via ESA
Applications for COP16 observer badges are now closed.
Applications are due 11:00pm, August 14, 2024 or until ESA receives 15 applications. Don’t delay! Incomplete applications will not be considered. Use this link to apply.
ESA is accepting expressions of interest from members to receive an ESA “observer status” badge to attend the Conference of Parties (COP) Biodiversity Conference, which will take place Oct. 21–Nov. 1, 2024 in Cali, Colombia. Read more here.
ESA may be able to issue a limited number of “observer status” badges to ESA members. Those receiving a badge would not be formally representing ESA. This summer, the UN will inform ESA about the number of observer badges it will provide. ESA anticipates being able to badge at least 10 people.
Members would be responsible for all associated travel costs and expenses to attend COP16 if offered an ESA badge. Additionally, those selected to receive a badge would be required to meet all vaccine and other requirements set by the COP16 organizers and the host country and to submit any information that organizers request to register recipients such as passport information.
Those badged are required to submit short reports on their experience to be published as a blog post on the ESA website.
Please complete this form to express your interest in receiving an ESA badge.
Read more about COP16 on TNC’s website (not affiliated with ESA).