Speakers

Giacomo Di Capua (B.A., B.B.A, Pg. Cert., M.A.) is Youth Delegate of Italy to the United Nations 2023/24, a postgraduate researcher in Climate Health Economics at the Environmental Sustainability and Health Institute, Technological University Dublin, and a sustainability & climate advocate. His experiences in the environmental sector include his current roles as National Director of ISEC Italy, founder and chairperson of Environmental Action Rome, Climate Policy Analyst at Osservatorio Parigi, and previous roles as Co-Chair of Technological University Dublin's Green Campus Committee, TEDx Speaker, Green Policy Advisor at Yezers and volunteer conservation assistant & field researcher for international projects at Service Civil International. Formerly in the Crisis Bureau of the United Nations Development Programme, Giacomo is currently the Executive Director of TNGO, a youth think tank of international affairs, and a pro-bono consultant on sustainability strategy for higher education institutions across 3 countries.

Celeste MacIlwaine is the head of the World Food Forum’s Innovation Lab at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Andrea Albanesi is a current student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Global Governance at Tor Vergata University in Rome, Italy. In his role as Director General of the Global Model African Union of Global Africa Youth Dialogue, his enthusiasm for diplomacy and international cooperation is evident. Albanesi leads with compassion, encouraging and motivating others in their work.

Albanesi possesses a strong aptitude for developing communication and fostering cooperation. His dedication to utilizing diplomacy for creating a more peaceful world positions him for significant influence and leadership in the field of international affairs.

The Global Africa Youth Dialogue was established to create a platform for young people to strategize, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and navigate potential solutions that impact Africa and the broader global agenda in an amicable manner.

Kenley Kenneth's passion for environmental activism and advocacy has deep roots in his upbringing on the island of Palau, where he was born and raised as a proud Pacific Islander. This passion has propelled him into various impactful roles, including his position as the Youth Coordinator for the 7th Our Ocean Conference. Through his dedication, he has also had the privilege of representing Palau's youth at prominent international events, such as the United Nations Ocean Conference and COP 27, which led to his experience as a youth negotiator for Palau at COP 28. 

In addition to his environmental work, Kenley's aspirations to serve as a diplomat for the Republic of Palau have driven him to work within the Office of the President. In this capacity, he collaborated closely with Presidential staff, attending and documenting high-level meetings, preparing talking points, and drafting official correspondence. His diverse skill set includes strong writing abilities, confident public speaking, proficiency in both traditional and modern media, and a knack for navigating both Pacific and Western policy realms. In his current position, Kenley serves as an AOSIS Fellow at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations as an ocean and climate adviser. 

Outside of his professional endeavors, Kenley takes pleasure in sharing his country's rich culture and traditions with others. He is also committed to fostering discussions on how to amplify Pacific and indigenous voices on the global stage.