1. COP21

2. COP stands for Conference Of the Parties. This basically means a meeting of all nations involved in the climate change negotiation process. The specific meeting this December is the 21 st meeting in this process – so as shorthand this conference is known as COP21

3. When and where? Paris, France 30th November - 11th December 2015 There is also the Conference of Youth (COY) happening 26 – 28th November in Paris.

4. Why is this COP so important At COP21, world leaders will meet with the intention of agreeing a legally binding and universal agreement on climate for the first time ever Our government can take a global lead in these negotiations – but there’s a lot of pressure for them to keep the status quo. They will only take bold steps if they know they have our support.

5. What are we asking for? Globally, four fifths of known fossil fuels must stay in the ground to keep global temperatures at a safe level (below 2˚c warming). We should be divesting from fossil fuels and investing in renewables with a target of 100% clean energy by 2050.

6. Possible campaign activities Photo petitions on social media Meetings with your MP Promote the online petition with Avaaz getting leaders to commit to 100% clean energy by 2050 Flashmob on campus or outside your local MP’s offices with a clear message to the COP COP in my City simulation Take part in the COY: 26-28 Nov

7. Communicating the message Each activity should have a clear ask and a clear target (decision maker) in mind. Help keep all our actions nationwide connected by tagging @nus_uk and using #COP21 on social media, and make sure you engage with local media. Key targets: Your local MP Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Amber Rudd MP (@AmberRuddhr)@AmberRuddhr

8. Over to you What can you do on your campus to: 1.Send a clear message to decision makers 2.Engage your students What support would you like from NUS?

9. Who do I contact? Contact sustainability@nus.org.uk with any questions.sustainability@nus.org.uk