As island communities face the brunt of climate change, the role of young voices in climate negotiations is becoming increasingly crucial. This session will focus on the experiences of worldwide experts plus two emerging leaders from the Caribbean Climate Justice Leadership Academy who are poised to represent their communities on the global stage. The panellists will share their experiences, aspirations, and insights into the UNFCCC COP process.
Elnur Soltanov
CEO of COP29
James Ellsmoor
Chief Executive Officer, Island Innovation
Jervon Sands
Climate Change Youth Ambassador of the Bahamas
Lavern Mcfarlane
Senior Economist, CARICOM Development Fund
Riad Meddeb
Director of the Sustainable Energy Hub, UNDP
Whitney Leah Aline Melinard
Participant, Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy
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