Young Ambassador Programme Season 2 "Climate Action: Climate Diplomacy & Climate Justice"

Young Ambassadors” initiative season 2 on Climate Action: Climate Diplomacy & Climate Justice”

The Embassies of Canada and the UK, and The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office invite interested Embassies to join the “Young Ambassador” initiative as a tangible contribution to highlight climate action and climate diplomacy in line with SDG 13. A collaboration with UN agencies, Embassies, and local partners, this programme will open doors for emerging leaders in Kuwait by providing a select group of high school students (female and male 15 to 18 years old) with mentoring and leadership development opportunities over a 5-month period (from November till 31st of March) through exposure to “real world” diplomacy, access to decision-makers, and a platform to share their ideas and initiatives to promote climate action in Kuwait and beyond.

Diplomatic missions and UN agencies in Kuwait are seeking to champion the climate leaders of tomorrow through a programme that enables young students to gain first-hand experience of climate diplomacy. Participants will shadow diplomats and participate in diplomatic and learning initiatives that provide them with invaluable hands-on experience in climate diplomacy, communications, leadership and how to promote behavioral change which is so integral to climate action. The programme aims to empower the next generation to become confident advocates for climate action by engaging with seasoned diplomats and experts, gaining insights into the complexities of international negotiations, the importance of multilateral cooperation, and the art of building alliances. This exposure will not only nurture their understanding of diplomatic processes but also equip them with the skills and networks necessary to influence climate policies and foster collaboration between different stakeholders. In doing so, young leaders in Kuwait can contribute significantly to the realization of SDG 13: a sustainable, climate-resilient future for all, which leaves no one behind.