Support Climate Advocate and youth leader from Global South

Waqas Ahmad Start Date: Oct 24, 2025 - End Date: Feb 23, 2026
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program

My Travel Story

by: Waqas Ahmad Start Date: Oct 24, 2025 - End Date: Feb 23, 2026
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program
Empowering Youth Voices at COP30, Brazil
 
Attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil is more than a personal milestone — it is an opportunity to represent the voices of young people from the Global South in one of the most critical climate negotiations of our time.
 
This experience will directly strengthen my academic and professional journey in international relations, climate diplomacy, and sustainable development, enabling me to contribute meaningfully to global policy discussions on climate action and resilience.
 
Through my work with youth-led initiatives such as Global Youth Opportunities and ClimaGuard Foundation, I have dedicated myself to empowering young leaders and promoting climate awareness, education, and innovation. Participating in COP30 will allow me to amplify these efforts — bringing local perspectives to global platforms and translating global commitments into actionable community-level strategies.
 
Your generous support will help cover essential travel and accommodation costs, ensuring that financial barriers do not silence a youth voice eager to advocate for justice, equity, and sustainability.
 
I chose Brazil because it represents the heart of climate action — a nation rich in biodiversity and resilience, and a symbol of the urgent balance between human progress and environmental preservation.
 
This journey is deeply meaningful to me. It signifies the collective hope of a generation determined to heal our planet, bridge global divides, and ensure that no voice — especially from the developing world — is left unheard in shaping our shared future.