Are you a Caribbean youth or climate activist ready to drive change? Join us for a powerful knowledge-sharing and community-building webinar tailored just for you!
This collaboration between Climate Tracker Caribbean, GirlsCARE, and the Caribbean Youth Climate Justice Coalition brings together young activists and leaders to empower the next generation with insights, tools, and a vibrant network of support.
📅 Date: Wednesday 6th November, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm (AST)
About the event
In this crucial conversation, our speakers, Christianne Zakour, Ferdison Valmond, and Dizzanne Billy, will delve into pressing issues affecting the Caribbean—from climate resilience and justice to the vital role of youth leadership in creating a sustainable future. Each speaker brings unique experience and expertise to help spark ideas, inspire action, and strengthen the bonds of our Caribbean climate movement.
What to expect
✨ Gain Valuable Insights: Explore climate justice, resilience building, and actionable strategies to create impact in your community.
🤝 Build Connections: Network with fellow youth activists and climate advocates from across the region.
💡 Empowerment and Inspiration: Leave feeling equipped and motivated to lead meaningful climate initiatives.
Meet the speakers
Christianne Zakour
🇹🇹 Christianne is a specialist in loss and damage, as well as climate peace and security, with deep experience advocating for small island developing states from a grassroots perspective. She serves as an ambassador for the Caribbean Climate Justice Project, represents the Caribbean on the Loss and Damage Youth Grantmaking Council, and works as an environmental governance specialist with the Institute for Small Islands. Christianne holds an MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Development from the University of the West Indies. She is also a writer focused on environmental issues, sharing the stories she wants to see told.
Ferdison Valmond
🇩🇲 Ferdison is a certified journalist and public relations consultant focused on climate change and youth empowerment. He has worked with leading nonprofits to cover climate and sustainability issues, aiming to inspire a more sustainable future. In public relations, he creates strategic communication plans to engage the public on climate initiatives. Dedicated to youth development, he mentors young leaders, believing they are key to a resilient future.
Dizzanne Billy
🇹🇹 Dizzanne is a freelance journalist, writer, and award-winning communications and digital marketing specialist with over 8 years of experience in climate communications and storytelling. She has served as President of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network in Trinidad and Tobago and is also a GirlsCARE Mentor, Island Innovation Ambassador, and Earth Journalism Network alumna. Dizzanne currently holds the role of Caribbean Regional Director at Climate Tracker.
Whether you’re just starting or are already on the frontlines of climate activism, this event is for YOU! Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and empower yourself to make a difference for our Caribbean region.
🔗 Sign Up Now to secure your spot! Let’s shape a sustainable future together.
