Roseau, Dominica – Ferdison Valmond, a well known Indigenous environmental advocate from the Kalinago Territory, has been officially invited to attend the 2nd Annual Hamburg Sustainability Summit as an appointed Youth Ambassador for the conference taking Place in Germany. The three-day summit will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and youth changemakers from around the globe to address the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
Valmond, known for his grassroots activism and advocacy for Indigenous-led climate resilience and Inclusion will represent Indigenous and Caribbean youth voices at the international forum. His participation underscores the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in creating sustainable solutions and promoting environmental justice.
“I am honored to join this global dialogue,” said Valmond. “Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of climate change, and it is critical that our experiences and knowledge systems are included in shaping the sustainable future we all seek.”
The Hamburg Sustainability Conference is driven by the vision that reaching the SDGs requires interdisciplinary and trustful collaboration among the international community. The conference aims to foster new partnerships and collective action of those who are willing to commit to action: global policymakers, private sector leaders, academia experts, and civil society representatives. Multilateral alliances will advocate for scalable projects and progressive policies. Open dialogues will lead to decisions that turn into concrete actions with measurable results.The annual conference is a joint initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and the Michael Otto Foundation.As a Youth Ambassador, Valmond will engage in discussions, workshops, and collaborate with fellow youths to amplify the objectives of the conference.
Valmond’s journey reflects a broader movement among young Indigenous leaders taking action in the face of ecological threats, advocating for both their communities and the planet.
