The most amazing moment that I have experienced so far happened yesterday!
The youth demonstrated our power by filling a briefing room, having prepared questions and getting to ask 6 of the 9 questions during the “off the record” briefing with US negotiators.
An SSC blog post puts it better than I can:
As EPA Chief Jackson took her seat at the panel, a standing ovation marked the beginning of an amazing evening. Although I cannot disseminate exact details of the briefing, the atmosphere was positive and buzzing with energy. After an interesting brief on the US policy position by Pershing and a brief speech by Jackson, the floor was opened for questions. In the row in front of me, a US Youth Delegate donning a PowerShift t-shirt was called on. As she began her question, she announced that she was in attendance along with over 500 American Youth. She turned around, and about 80% of the room waved to our negotiators. Now that is an illustration of power.
Seeing all of the youth in the room wave simultaneously is a moment that I won’t forget any time soon.
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