After a highly successful conference last year [see here] we are delighted to return to Birmingham’s impressive Town Hall for a climate conference open to secondary schools across the city. 

📅 Wednesday 18th November 2026
📍 Birmingham Council Chamber

School booking

Attendance is free for all participating schools.

Each school is invited to send one team to represent a country delegation, with a maximum of six students per team.

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Further information and booking details will be available soon.

About the Conference

Part 1: Enacting global negotiations

As world leaders gather for COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, 60+ young people from across Birmingham will step into the role of international delegates, taking on the parts of 16 countries at the United Nations talks.

Through debate, collaboration and diplomacy, students will be immersed in global progress towards nations’ actual carbon reduction targets before trying to agree more ambitious climate action by 2030. 

Part 2: Connecting with local decision-makers

In part two, students will have the opportunity to amplify their voices and see how to turn ideas into local climate action. 

They will engage with decision-makers and local organisations through the Climate Marketplace and Climate Question Time panel.

These sessions help students link global climate discussions with action taking place in the region, while expanding their knowledge of sustainability and green skills and careers.

If you represent a local organisation and would like to take part please contact: cecily.etherington@interclimate.org

Funding and support

The conference is being hosted and funded by Birmingham City Council.

Thanks to our dedicated sponsor, Acivico Group, for their generous support of the conference.

We are also grateful for contributions and matched funding secured through the Big Give Earth Raise campaign.