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UNFCCC Climate COP31
10-17 November 2026 | Antalya, Turkiye
Meet the 2026 UNFCCC Climate COP30 Fellows
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Dylan Male
Dylan Male is an agricultural scientist committed to creating a more food secure world. Growing up on a farm in rural Australia during the Millennium Drought, Dylan witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of drought on food production and rural communities, inspiring a career focused on strengthening food systems in the face of climate change. Dylan is currently Head of Food Systems at Food Ladder, where he leads the implementation of climate-smart food systems across Australia to help safeguard vulnerable communities’ access to fresh food in harsh climates. His policy focus is on building equitable, decentralised and climate-resilient food systems that strengthen local food security, reduce supply chain vulnerability, and support Indigenous-led approaches to food production.
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Georgia Walsh
Georgia Walsh is a marine scientist who believes in multidisciplinary solutions that address the interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. She is passionate about protecting Australia's unique coastal habitats, particularly along the Great Southern Reef, where she grew up. She recently completed a Master of Bioscience at the University of Melbourne, where she researched multispecies approaches to temperate reef restoration, and is about to begin her PhD focused on nature-based methods for coastal protection.
Georgia's policy proposal focuses on incorporating nature-inclusive design into Australia's emerging offshore wind sector, exploring how new projects can simultaneously support renewable energy generation, marine biodiversity, and coastal communities through targeted habitat enhancement and stakeholder collaboration.
Tisha Shah
Tisha Shah is a final-year Law and Economics student at the Australian National University with a strong passion for climate change law and international governance. She has worked across research and policy spaces focused on regional policy, economic security and climate issues. Following her time in Fiji and Vanuatu as a New Colombo Plan Scholar, Tisha developed a particular interest in Pacific climate resilience, international climate cooperation and equitable climate policy outcomes for vulnerable communities. She is particularly interested in the intersections between climate, gender and security in Australia and the Pacific.
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William Greaves
William is a first-year Master of International Law and Diplomacy student at the Australian National University with a strong interest in climate policy and legislation. Alongside his studies, he has worked with non-governmental organisations on issues such as climate change, nuclear proliferation, and access to higher education for refugees. Having experience in an Embassy role and holding a BA in International Relations from the University of Queensland, William hopes to utilise and expand his expertise in climate governance to develop a policy examining Australia’s National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme and the absence of mandated Scope 3 emissions reporting.
What is COP31?
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The Climate Conference of the Parties (COP), is an annual gathering under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), where countries negotiate and make decisions on global climate policy. It serves as a platform for discussing and implementing measures to address climate change, including emissions reduction targets, adaptation strategies, and financial support for developing nations.
In 2026, COP31 will be held in Turkiye.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
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Be aged 18 - 30 for the full duration of the program
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Be available for pre-departure training in Canberra 22nd-24th June 2026
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Be available and able to travel for the full duration of the international delegation you are applying for
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Be able to travel to the country of the delegation you are applying for
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Have the ability to commit at least 5 hours per week to the fellowship program
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Currently hold or can obtain a passport which is valid for at least 6-months after the end of your delegation
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Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
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Have not taken part in the Global Voices Fellowship Program before.
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Personal and/or professional interest in the delegation’s purpose and issues
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Potential to gain professionally and personally from the Fellowship Program
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Intention to use this unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their communities
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A desire to upskill in policy writing to create meaningful change.​
Watch a recap of 2024 COP Fellow Eliza Chaney's experience:
There is 1 Fellowship stream you can apply for:
Global Voices National Scholarship​
If you are an Australian aged between 18 and 30 years old (and meet all other eligibility requirements) keen to take your place in the room where it happens, you can apply to attend the COP31 via our Global Voices National Scholarship.
At Global Voices we strive to make these opportunities as accessible as possible for everyone, and this year we are proud to open applications nationally for dedicated young people looking to make tangible policy change.