The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has recently dispatched a delegation of three Youth Ambassadors, as representatives of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

The delegation in question consists of Youth Development Officer – Ms. Cordiesere Walters, Physical Planning Officer – Sybastian Manners both employees of the Nevis Island Administration along with Environmental Educational officer from St. Kitts – Derionne Edmeade.

Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Action, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke gave her full support to the members of the group saying that the youth must be a component in the battle against climate change and climate resilience in St. Kitts and Nevis. The major task of the youth faction is to deliver five youth-driven actionables for the Ministry of Climate Action for 2023 which include nature, food, water, climate adaptation and industry de-carbonization.

Minister Clarke also emphasized her pleasure in being able to expand the delegation, saying it was necessary as the negotiations and networking sessions at the Conference require large delegations so that St. Kitts and Nevis can benefit from the three-week conference.