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 our experiences and knowledge systems must be 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 trustworthy collaboration among the international community.
willing to commit to action: global policymakers, private sector leaders, academic
experts, and civil society representatives. Multilateral alliances will advocate for scalable
projects and progressive policies.
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.