On 5 September, the Embassy joined a session with the 2023 cohort of the United Nations' Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia Preventive Diplomacy Academy (UNRCCA) to discuss the crucial topic of climate change.
UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy 2023 cohort.
Our Deputy Head of Mission, John Hamilton, was joined by Sophie Daud, the Chief Executive of the Future Leaders Network a youth-led, non-profit organisation that discovers and develops the next generation of leaders in the UK.
Deputy Head of Mission, John Hamilton and Sophie Daud, Chief Executive of the Future Leaders Network, speak to the Academy students.
John gave an overview of climate issues facing Central Asia including, dwindling water resources, fast rising temperatures and growing greenhouse gas emissions. Sophie gave an informative insight into the workings of international climate negotiations and how to ensure youth voices can make a difference at the highest levels.
Sophie Daud gave a joint lecture.
Sophie and John answered a wide range of insightful questions from across the Central Asia region. Their questions demonstrated that this set of future leaders have a deep understanding of the defining challenge of our age.
