Over 50 youths benefit from training in climate-related issues
More than 50 youths across Guyana participated in a two-day training session hosted by the Guyana Environmental Initiative (GEI) to develop a cohort of climate champions to address climate-related concerns.
This inaugural two-day training included an introduction to environmental concepts, public speaking and presentation skills, pathways to being a youth ambassador, digital communication, the importance of wildlife, grey and green sea defence systems, environmental laws, careers related to the environmental field and next steps towards climate action.
Training, in the form of presentations and interactive activities, was facilitated by young professionals from various fields, including environmental, legal, communications, public and private sectors, and international relations.
Participants also had the opportunity to pose questions to Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Charles Ramson on his path to leadership as a young Government official.
Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Charles Ramson during the GEI training
Minister Ramson urged the young participants to continuously develop their talents, skills, and knowledge in order to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
GEI Founder, Gomin Camacho called on the youths to share their learnings with their communities and schools and execute meaningful action towards fostering sustainable environmental practices.
She added that as Youth Environmental Ambassadors, they must lead by example and ensure their daily actions are geared toward creating a cleaner and healthier environment.
Participants of the GEI Youth Environmental Ambassador training
Notably, the participants ranging from ages 13-21, were representatives of the rich diversity of our country as they hailed from Regions Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Four (Demerara-Mahaica), Five (Mahaica-Berbice), Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
This training was one of several activities being executed by GEI as the implementing partner for Guyana under the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) project “Advancing Climate Democracy in Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.”
It was made possible with the financial and in-kind support from the following sponsors: United Nations Democracy Fund, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, GT&T, Impressions Branding, Nicky’s Juice, 55 Photography, KHE Engineering, and most importantly, the dedicated members and volunteers of GEI.
