So, climate negotiations in about 20 years should be easy-peasy, judging from the passion and motivation of this year's international youth delegation. Until then, though, it looks like we've got to be content with channeling all that energy into influencing negotiations from the outside. (Out of the 44-person international policy group, only 3 people were from countries that include youth on their international delegation.)
Today was the first day of the international Conference of Youth, and seeing young people from all over the world coming together over the common goal of fighting climate change was really powerful. As we laid the groundwork for strategy and communication in the policy working group, I felt excited to think of the power of using the international youth voice to help push the major issues here in Poznan toward the kind of strong action that we need. However, my favourite moment so far was probably when they asked the question, "Who prefers tea to coffee?" and the entire UK delegation raised their hands. Way to break down stereotypes on the international stage, guys.
Really looking forward to more work on policy positions and the first sessions on Monday!