Date: 25 - 26th April, 2025

Time: 10 am -11:40 am EST (25th), 3pm - 4:30 pm EST (26th)

Location: online

Registration 25 April: here

Registration 26 April: here

This webinar seeks to inform, engage, and empower Caribbean youth on the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion (ICJAO) process and its significance for climate justice in the Caribbean. It will explore Caribbean state submissions, the impact of the Advisory Opinion, and how young people can actively participate in the legal and diplomatic processes that address climate change in the region. The session will also aim to promote youth involvement in climate advocacy and negotiation.

Speakers

Day 1: 

Caribbean State Submissions: A Deep Dive - Part I

• Ambassador François Jackman, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations (Barbados)

Caribbean State Submissions: A Deep Dive - Part II

• Mr. Cesar Hernandez (The Dominican Republic)

• Ms. Dana-Marie Salina (AOSIS) 

Day 2: 

Caribbean State Submissions: A Deep Dive - Part I

• Dr. Justin Sobion (Grenada) 

• Mr. Zachary Phillips (Antigua and Barbuda) 

Caribbean State Submissions: A Deep Dive - Part II

• Dr. Jan Yves Remy (Saint Lucia)

• Ms. Shernell Hadaway (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)