‘Our voices need to be included’: Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations

Trinidad and Tobago is described as one of the “frontline States”, those nations that are most severely affected by the impact of the climate emergency, and youth activists are among the most prominent voices in the country calling for stronger action to combat the crisis, both at home and abroad.

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‘Our voices need to be included’: Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations

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