High Level Opening Ceremony

The high-level opening ceremony will be livestreamed around the world with interpretation provided

Inspirational remarks

• Mr. Desmond Alugnoa, Co-founder Green Africa Youth Organization, Ghana
• Ms. Joyce Mendez, Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean of the SDG7 Youth Constituency, Brazil
• Mr. Xan Northcott, YOUNGO Focal Point Global North, UK
• Dr. Omnia El Omrani, Youth Envoy COP27 Presidency, Egypt

Keynote speech
‘The urgent need for adaptation acceleration’
Prof. Dr. Patrick Verkooijen,;Chief Executive Officer, Global Center on Adaptation

Intergenerational Dialogue: Delivering on the Glasgow Climate Pact*

Panel discussion on taking a multistakeholder approach to delivering on the outcomes of COP26 and ensuring equitable representation of youth in adaptation policy and implementation

Panelists:

• Forging an adaptation breakthrough at COP27’ Prof. Dr. Patrick Verkooijen, Chief Executive Officer, Global Center on Adaptation
• Ms. Nisreen Elsaim, Chair UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, Sudan
• Mr. Neekhil Prasad, GCA Youth Advisory Panel, Fiji
• Ms. Lydia Birtwistle-Sawyer, Head of Youth and Parliamentary Engagement, COP26 Presidency
• Ms. Sylvia Ochanda Otieno, UNFCCC Fellow, Kenya
• Mr. Xan Northcott, YOUNGO Focal Point for the Global North, UK

Guiding questions:
• What are the most critical priorities to deliver on the Glasgow Climate Pact?
• How can young people be a driving force for change in the international climate agenda?
• How can young people continue to build on the success of the Glasgow Climate Pact for more meaningful youth participation?

Q&A with the audience and online delegates