Pupils from Inverness Royal Academy took part in Mock COP29 yesterday, organised by Open University and Highland One World held at Highland Council HQ. Schools across Highland were invited to attend this event, and each school was given an actor profile that was either a country, charity, or stakeholder. We represented the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Mock COP29 and had a day full of negotiations on issues like Net-Zero targets, funds for tackling the Climate Emergency and protecting nature. We made connections and deals with other representatives throughout the day, culminating in voting for resolutions on these issues. Towards the end China declared Nuclear War and walked out of the negotiations in protest to the ‘hostile’ environment at Mock COP29! A lasting alliance was also formed between us, Ethiopia and The Nordic Council represented by Culloden Academy. A fun day was had by all involved.