The Multilateral Engagement Working Group is responsible for overseeing applications and guiding participation in multilateral events, including UNMCC activities and COP conferences. Our role is to ensure a fair and transparent selection process, helping to identify participants who can contribute meaningfully to global climate discussions.
We review applications, make decisions on attendance, and provide support and guidance to successful applicants. By carefully managing this process, we aim to facilitate impactful engagement with international climate negotiations and initiatives.
Membership:
Chair: Prof Celine Tan - Professor of International Economic Law
Professor Stéphanie Panichelli-Batalla - Academic Director (Sustainability)
Prof Emily Lim – Associate Director (Asia, Americas & Middle East), International Strategy and Relations
Dr Tom Ritchie – Reader, Chemistry and Co-Director of the Education for Sustainable Development Network
Hopi Sen - Director of Public Affairs and Policy, WMG
Secretary: Evelin Sanderson-Nichols - Sustainability Coordinator, Energy and Sustainability Team, Estates
Role and Remit:
Design and implement an application and selection process for potential delegates (if a delegation is to be sent)
Establish and agree a timeline for the delegations election and preparation process
Coordinate the application for sustainability-related multilateral event delegation spaces (typically June of the COP year)
Determine the allocation process sustainability-related multilateral event spaces
Make a proposed selection of participants to COP or other relevant events and submit to Sustainability Committee for approval
Identify and develop necessary training for selected delegation members to support meaningful participation
Develop University behaviour guidelines specific to sustainability-related multilateral event delegation attendees and ensure participants adhere to University and UNCC behaviour guidelines
Explore and advise on broader University engagement with sustainability-related events
Governance
Proposed decisions will be submitted to the Sustainability Committee for approval.
