John Hamilton and Sophie Daud gave a lecture on climate change to the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy 2023 cohort.
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.
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.
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 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.
Source: UK Government
