Global Diplomacy & Climate

Advocating for Climate Justice, Peace, and Sustainable Development for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Belizean Youth Delegate | 4th International Conference on SIDS (SIDS4)

SIDS4 Global Summit

(Antigua & Barbuda, 2024)

Selected as the official youth voice for Belize at the first-ever SIDS Global Children and Youth Action Summit (CYAS).
Engaged in a high-level dialogue with H.E. Dennis Francis, President of the 78th UN General Assembly, to advocate for formal youth seats in national decision-making bodies.
Co-authored and signed the "SIDS Children and Youth Commitment to Action," a strategic 10-year roadmap focusing on climate resilience, education, and economic security for island nations.
Featured as a UNESCO "Advocate for Change" for leadership in the "Small Island! Big Dreams!" initiative.

Read the UNESCO Feature Article

Global Climate Negotiator | COP28 International Youth Climate Delegate Program (IYCDP)

COP28 International Youth Delegate

(UAE, 2023)

One of only 100 delegates selected globally from a pool of over 11,000 applicants to represent youth perspectives at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai.
Focused on the Loss and Damage Fund and the specific climate adaptation needs of the Caribbean region.
Met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, to discuss intergenerational climate leadership.

Member of the UNESCO YPS Support Group

UNESCO Youth, Peace & Security (YPS)

Collaborated on the YPS Roadmap for the Caribbean, focusing on the pillars of Protection, Prevention, and Partnerships.
Advocated for the link between community safety and youth mental health at regional forums.

Belizean Youth Delegate | United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)

Contributing Youth Voice to Belize's VNR at the UN HLPF (New York, 2024)

Represented Belizean youth interests at the UN in New York, contributing to the review of the 2024 Voluntary National Review (VNR) report.
Developed post-forum action plans to engage local communities in SDG monitoring

Drafting the 2024 National Youth Statement

Leading the Way to COP29

Led the team responsible for drafting the official National Youth Statement presented at COP29.
Coordinated with the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change to ensure inclusive representation of all Belizean districts.

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