Joachim Herz Fellow Stephanie Vieira at the COP29
2024-11-22
This year, Joachim Herz Fellow Stephanie Vieira attended COP29, the largest global conference on climate change under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
At the conference, Stephanie participated as a member of the YouthCOP organising committee and as a Party Overflow delegate for Brazil. The Youth COP is a unique initiative that brings together young students from around the world to simulate COP negotiations. Organised by Université Paris Cité (France), Universidade Federal do Ceará (Brazil), and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (UAE), in partnership with YOUNGO/UNFCCC, the Youth COP promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and negotiation skills while tackling the challenges of climate change.
On 11 November, to kick off activities at the Ocean Pavilion, Stephanie co-moderated the panel "Youth Voices Tackling Ocean, Biodiversity and Energy Challenges for a Sustainable Future". This session presented the results of the Youth COP mock negotiations, highlighting the important role of young leaders in shaping actionable solutions for a sustainable future.
This experience was not only an opportunity for Stephanie to contribute to global climate discussions, but also an invaluable addition to her academic journey and research. Engaging with diverse perspectives and participating in high-level dialogue at COP29 reinforces her commitment to exploring the global impact of sustainability-driven regulation and its influence on business practices and environmental agendas, key themes of her doctoral research at the Joachim Herz Doctoral School of Law.
