The UNCCD secretariat has opened the second round of the Women Delegates Fund training ahead of COP17. This call supports the participation and effective engagement of women delegates in the UNCCD process and negotiations. The deadline is Not specified – please see official page.
The programme focuses on women’s leadership, negotiation skills, and meaningful participation in multilateral environmental processes. In addition, selected participants will receive participation support for COP17, capacity-building activities, pre-COP briefings, and networking opportunities.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: Not specified – please see official page
Eligible Countries: Not specified – please see official page
Event Date / Duration: Ahead of COP17; COP17 takes place 17–28 August 2026.
Event Location: COP17 will convene in Ulaanbaatar from 17–28 August 2026.
Funding/Benefits: Participation support for COP17, capacity-building and negotiation support activities, pre-COP briefings and networking opportunities with fellow women delegates.
About this Event
The UNCCD secretariat is launching this training under the Women Delegates Fund ahead of COP17. The programme aims to strengthen women’s leadership and negotiation capacities within the UNCCD process.
Moreover, the training is designed to improve effective participation in negotiations and related multilateral environmental discussions. It also creates space for peer learning and engagement before COP17 begins.
Who Should Attend
This opportunity is open to women delegates from developing country Parties eligible under the UNCCD Special Trust Fund for Participation. Priority is given to Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
- Governments from all Regional Implementation Annexes are invited to nominate one eligible woman delegate from their official COP17 delegation.
- Applications must be submitted by National Focal Points.
- Required documents include an official nomination letter.
- A CV or short biography of the proposed delegate is also required.
How to Apply
Interested governments should review the official call page carefully. Then, National Focal Points should prepare the nomination and submit the required documents according to the instructions on the official page.
Before applying, make sure the proposed delegate meets the stated eligibility conditions. For full guidance, document submission steps, and any updates on the deadline, check the official UNCCD page.
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