It’s Getting Hot In Here

The world may be focusing right now on Al Gore’s tremendous victory on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, but this December the world should focus on what world leaders do in Bali. In Bali at the UN climate negotiations, the international community will decide their response to the climate crisis. To make sure the youth voice is represented, a group of 22 U.S. youth will converge upon those negotiations. The SustainUS delegation, along with fellow youth from around the world, will challenge leaders to take a stand on global warming. Despite our fervent desire to the contrary, our future is in their hands.

The delegation is a part of the internationally recognized SustainUS Agents of Change program, designed to facilitate youth involvement in international policymaking and advocate for a sustainable future. The selected applicants were invited to join this delegation after a highly competitive, national selection process.

The delegation draws from outstanding young leaders from diverse backgrounds from around the country. The delegation together speaks 13 languages, despite all being under the age of 25. The team of 20 youth delegates are thoroughly committed to the conference, investing over 2,200 volunteer hours over six months prior to COP13 to prepare youth policy submissions, coordinate with national and international organizations, formulate comprehensive communications strategies, and organize pre- and post-conference events to engage youth worldwide.

At the meeting, the team will work to provide the youth perspective on pertinent climate change issues that will be addressed in Bali and frame the debate by emphasizing responsibility for future generations. The delegation will advocate for progressive policy ask leaders to demonstrate their potential for true leadership and to act, strongly and soon. We will show the world that US youth are committed to climate justice.

Check SustainUS.org for updates on this campaign, as well as further updates at ItsGettingHotInHere.org during the conference, Dec. 3-14. We can still use your support, so if you can, please support our effort.