3. Young Aussies & Kiwis are teaming up for Change

When you’re facing a mammoth challenge, like climate change, you want your strongest allies by your side. For young Australians, there’s so much to learn & share with our friends across the Tasman. Pok Wei-Heng also lives in the Land of the Long White Cloud - Aotearoa New Zealand. He’s the Curator of the WEF Global Shapers Community Auckland Hub and a Sustainability Consultant at Edge Impact. Shruthi Vijayakumar also calls Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland home. As a Coach, Facilitator & Educator, she supports leaders committed to systemic change. Vasil Samarjiev lives in Tarntanya / Adelaide, and is the Chief Youth Representation Officer at UN Youth Australia and Australia’s UN Youth Delegate for 2024. In a (gum)nut shell … Issue: Social and Environmental issues like climate change don’t stick to geographic borders. Opportunity: So, when young leaders share knowledge and experiences, we are stronger. Insights: There’s a range of international programs that bring young climate actors together!