Ms. Shannon Weekes, National Coordinator in Barbados, attended a high level 90-minute engagement with the UAE’s COP-28 High Level Champion, HE Ms. Razan Al Mubarak which was hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office on August 10th 2023. During this 90-minute talk, CYEN and a few selected CSOs had the opportunity to express perspectives on global climate action and give input to the international Climate Change COP process. Discussions ranged from youth involvement and participation to climate awareness and education from the global south perspective.