At the heart of our annual Good Cop Bad Cop Model UN Conference is negotiation around climate change, the biggest challenge of our times. Pupils aged 15-18 from 10 countries, including China, UK, Brazil, Dominica and Sri Lanka, will speak at our upcoming conference on 02 February 2024 from the perspective of another country whilst developing their understanding of the challenges and complexities, the consequences of (in)action and the clean-up required. Resolutions include those negotiated by national leaders and delegations at COP28 but also our own resolutions focusing on single use plastic, food waste and fast fashion. The idea that consumerism leads to climate change is likely to be at the heart of the discussion – and who should be responsible for the clean-up to a greater or lesser degree.
Now in its 3rd year, our conference has become an annual fixture for many participating schools. Zooming in online from across multiple time zones, pupils come face to face with the realities and the human stories behind climate change.
This student-led conference hones multiple skills from cross-cultural communication to presentation, listening, empathy, research and leadership. It also forces pupils to confront their own behaviour, prejudices and understanding of the world. Hearing from inspirational VIP speakers, they are also encouraged to think how they can bring about change and make a positive difference in the world. This year’s speakers include UK Ambassador to China, Dame Caroline Wilson and Minister Counsellor, Education at the Chinese Embassy in London, Mme Zhang Jin.
Open to schools from the state and private sectors, this unique platform brings together a diversity of pupils and experiences.
We look forward to welcoming back our Conference President, Theo Innes, and thank The Grange School, Cheshire, for being our Host School for the third year.
See more about our previous conference here.
Our Good Cop Bad Cop conference certainly captured the interest of the China Daily who covered the event. Read more
Do get in touch if you or a school you know would be interested to participate in 2025.
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