Ferdison Valmond Makes History as Youngest Dominican and Indigenous Youth to Join UN High Level Climate Champions Team.

Ferdison Valmond, a trailblazing Indigenous

and Climate Change advocate, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the youngest, first Dominican and Indigenous youth

appointed to the UN High Level Climate Champions team. He will serve as a Race to Resilience Youth Fellow, focusing on inclusivity in gender, women, youth, and Indigenous peoples within the Race to Resilience

campaign.

The Race to Resilience Campaign:

The Race to Resilience is a global campaign launched to catalyze action towards a resilient future for all. It is driven by the Marrakech

Partnership for Global Climate Action, which was formed in 2016 to enhance collaboration between governments, businesses, cities, and

civil society.

The campaign aims to mobilize actors across various sectors to build resilience and adaptation to climate change impacts,

particularly in vulnerable communities.

UN High Level Climate Champions Team:

The UN High Level Climate Champions team plays a crucial role in driving climate ambition and action worldwide. Established in 2015, the

team works closely with stakeholders to mobilize climate action at all levels and sectors. Champions are appointed to represent diverse

constituencies and geographical regions, ensuring a broad and inclusive approach to tackling climate change.

Ferdison Valmond's Appointment:

Ferdison Valmond's appointment as a Race to Resilience Youth Fellow underscores the UN's commitment to empowering young voices and

Indigenous communities in climate action. His role will focus on integrating the perspectives and needs of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and Indigenous peoples, into resilience- building efforts globally.

Ferdison Valmond: "I am honored and humbled to join the UN High Level Climate Champions team as a Race to Resilience Youth Fellow.

This appointment represents a significant opportunity to amplify the voices of those often marginalized in climate discussions and to drive

inclusive climate action worldwide."

About Ferdison Valmond:

Ferdison Valmond is a 20-year-old climate activist from Dominica. His passion for environmental advocacy has led him to become a prominent voice for sustainability within his community and beyond.

He is the National Coordinator of the Commonwealth Youth Climate Network (CYCN) and Indigenous Youth Representative to the UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum and Former UN Advisor to the Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the eastern Caribbean. Ferdison is dedicated to driving positive change and raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet for future generations.