On the Road to COP Climate | COP 30

As an observer organization to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since 2021, Université Côte d’Azur is committed to supporting Member States in their decision-making process by providing scientific insight.

Previously a partner of the Science for Climate Action Pavilion, Université Côte d’Azur is now one of its co-organizers, alongside the MERI Foundation, the IPCC, and the WMO. This recognition of the University’s commitment will strengthen its role, voice, and impact in contributing to the fight against climate change and its consequences.

In this context, and for the third consecutive year, Université Côte d’Azur is launching, from October 10 to December 10, the 2025 edition of the initiative “En route pour la COP Climat”, taking place both at COP30 in Belém, from the COP to the Côte d’Azur campuses, and across those campuses themselves.

In Belém, a university delegation will take part in high-level conferences, follow and analyze the negotiations for its community, and strengthen the University’s presence among its partners. On the Côte d’Azur, conferences, workshops, film debates, exhibitions, and other events will allow everyone to learn about and engage with these critical issues.

En route pour la COP Climat | Events taking place across our campuses!

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  Closing Morning Session “On the Road to COP Climate”

  To conclude the actions carried out by Université Côte d’Azur as part of COP30, the Academy 3 “Space, Environment, Risks and Resilience” and the International Program of the Initiative of Excellence invite you to a morning of discussions with a guest of honor, historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 9:00am to 2:30pm, at the Théâtre du Château – Valrose Campus, Nice.
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  A student and a PhD candidate from Université Côte d’Azur participate in an international climate negotiations simulation organized by Université Laval

  Université Côte d’Azur was represented by a master’s student and a PhD candidate at the international climate negotiations simulation organized by the School of Advanced International Studies at Université Laval (Canada) from October 27 to 31, 2025.
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  Conference “Climate Change & the Ocean: COP30 and Beyond?”

  As part of the “On the Road to the Climate COP” initiative, the IdEx International and Europe Program and the Marine Resources Research Federation (IFR) invite you to a conference on climate change and the ocean on December 4, 2025, at IMREDD.
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  Film talks

  Join us at Cinéma Variétés in Nice for a new series of film screenings and discussions on the theme “Filming Nature”!
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  Mangroves Hackathon

  Mapping Gambia’s mangroves!
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  Day dedicated to European collaborative projects

  Join us on 3 December to learn all about European collaborative projects and discover all the calls for projects that will be open in 2026, in the presence of local and national experts.
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  Academic Advocacy Competition

  Make your voice heard on climate and environmental issues!
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  Staff Training on TEDS Topics by the Eco-Responsible Mission
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  The Eco-Responsible Mission’s Initiatives

  Join us to explore and deepen your understanding of environmental challenges and learn how to put local solutions into action!
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  Inaugural Seminar of Academy 3: Official Launch of “On the Road to COP Climate ” – 2025 Edition

  On October 10, 2025, in Nice, Academy 3 “Space, Environment, Risks, and Resilience” held its Inaugural Seminar at the Pathé Gare du Sud cinema. The event featured a morning of interdisciplinary presentations and scientific discussions focused on environmental and climate challenges.
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  Ecological Transition and the Teaching of Economic Law – Act 2

  Discover the initiatives aimed at transforming the teaching of economic law in light of the ecological transition.

COP30 | Events taking place in Belém!

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  "Science for Climate Action" Panels

  Follow the members of the Université Côte d'Azur delegation as they speak at COP30!

On a daily basis, our community is engaged in dozens of European Projects, thus developing many concrete solutions in the fight against climate change. In parallel, many courses are being developed to train the young generations.