DSNLU National Model Conference of Parties, 2017

This event is first of its kind held on climate change by a National Law University where students will be allotted countries to represent and discuss the global impact of climate change and come up with possible solutions that through debate,  consultation  and amicable coordination for global co-operation.

Who can apply?

The event is open to all streams of students including management/ Engineering / Humanities and others. The Top 20 teams will be selected for the National finals that will be judged by panel of renowned professors, Scholars and experts in the field.

Details of the Event:

1. The event simulates the climate negotiations during the Conference of Parties (COP23) that will take place in Bonn, Germany.


2. During the two-day’s simulation, participants will take on the role as a diplomat for one of the countries involved in the current negotiations regarding issues of global importance concerning Climate.


3. The idea is to debate, consult and negotiate in order to come up with a resolution that addresses some of the critical issues in the climate change debate across the globe.


4. For each of these 4 issues, there will be different choices for a statement. The country representatives can read the country’s policy on these four issues in the country’s position paper (which is a short essay (Not more than 500 words) that specifies what your country thinks of the topic being discussed).


5. Not all of the position papers necessarily reflect the countries current positions.


6. During the simulation all countries may, if possible, meet in the groups in order to work on a common strategy for the negotiations on a new climate treaty. However, it is also important that a common statement is formed with all the member states present at conference.


7. The dress code is an important part of the simulation. Hence, students should attend the session with proper Formal delegate attire.

Agenda: Climate change and sustainable development

The four Major Issues that are set to be discussed are as follows:

1. Climate Finance


2. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)


3. Capacity Building, Adaptation and Mitigation Issues


4. Technology Transfer – Planning and Implementation Issues

Event Format:

1. Each team shall comprise of two members from the same University/College/School


2. They will be allotted a country based on their preference from the list of country matrix provided here during completion of registration process.

Note: In case of same preference, allotment will be made based on write-up submitted during registration.

1. The preliminary round selection will be based on submissions made to the questionnaire attached here on or before
   17^th September 2017.


2. The shortlisted teams for National Finals will be notified via registered e-mail on or before 20^th September, 2017 for Payment of registration fee and other details.


3. The registration fee for two-member teams is 2000/- INR to be paid after teams get shortlisted.

Prize Details:

1. Best Delegation: 20000 INR and Trophy


2. 2^nd Best Delegation: 15000 INR and Trophy


3. High Commendation: 10000 INR and Trophy

For any queries contact: E-mail id: solt@dsnlu.ac.in

Madhuri Krishnani: + 91 9039958333 K. Siva Rama Raju : + 91 8500118765

For brochure for this Competition/Registration details click here