Citizen COP
Biological Diversity | 19-30 October 2026
Climate | 9-20 November 2026
Connecting global biodiversity and climate decisions through local citizen voices.
Free Accessible
Free and Accessible
No flights
Local-first participation
Vegetarian
Low-waste events
No paid speakers,
Shared knowledge
Local actions
Linked to global COP
A Citizen-Powered COP for Australia
Citizen COP Australia is a decentralised, people-powered movement by People For Nature, running alongside the 2026 global COPs to expand the “Green Zone”—the public, open space of COP designed for participation—into communities across the country, turning global climate, biodiversity, and circular economy discussions into accessible, citizen-led conversations that everyone is invited to be part of.
In 2025, the Australian chapter of AlterCOP, brought to life by People For Nature, reached 1,400+ participants across 42 events, 8 locations, and 49 organisations.
In 2026, we are building on this momentum with Citizen COP—an Australia-wide movement of local dialogues contributing to broader conversations with government and strengthening a collective voice for climate and nature. We'd love you to be part of it.
Agenda 2026
COMING SOON!Our Shared Vision
Advancing the Green Zone
COP (Conference of the Parties) is the UN's annual global climate and biodiversity summit, where countries come together to negotiate international agreements on climate and nature action. While these decisions shape global policy, the process can often feel complex and distant from everyday life.
The “Green Zone” is the public-facing space of COP, where civil society, businesses, and organisations come together to learn, share ideas, and take part in events and dialogue — making global discussions more open, inclusive, and accessible.
Citizen COP expands the Green Zone beyond the summit — so more citizens can understand COP, feel part of the conversation, and engage in climate and biodiversity discussions without needing to be at the international negotiations themselves.
Citizen Voices from 2025
Gregory Andrews
Lyrebird Dreaming and Former Ambassador and Threatened Species Commissioner
Moira Williams
Community Organiser, Tipping Point
Byron Fay
Executive Director, Climate 200
Meet The 2026 Team
Audrey Barucchi
Project Coordination
Fanny de Busserolles
Project Coordination
Luna Renaud
Partnerships & Fundraising
Aye Verckens
Communications & PR
Sebastien Colette
Strategic Advisory & AV Systems
Matthew Shinkel
Government Engagement & Impact Reporting
Daniel Bairstow
Government Engagement & Impact Reporting
Angus Brawley
Youth Voices & Leadership
Heidi Bairstow
Satellite Event Management
Fien Van den Steen
Youth Voices & Leadership
In Collaboration With
Join Citizen COP
We are looking for partners, supporters, speakers, and volunteers to help bring Citizen COP to life.
If you believe climate and nature conversations should be more accessible, local, and inclusive, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to get involved.