Kal Glanznig to attend 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Kal Glanznig jets out to Egypt this week, to attend the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) in Sharm El Sheikh.

Kal has been identified as an outstanding emerging leader in the in the climate and sustainability space, and will be 1 of 3 young Australian delegates heading to the conference.

COP 27 will see countries come together to take action towards achieving the world’s collective climate goals. Kal will have direct engagement with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Ambassador for the Environment, and Australian Diplomats, advocates, leaders, and global innovators. Plus multiple networking opportunities with over 30,000 conference delegates from 197 nations represented at COP27.

Kal hopes this experience will “provide the opportunity for global conversations which put Cronulla, Sydney and Australia on the map”. “As we have seen with recent storms and beach erosion, climate change has financial, social and environmental ramifications on Cronulla” Kal said.

Kal plans to share his knowledge on issues, solutions and ideas to combat climate change and other environmental issues. He will be documenting his experiences, challenges, ideas and questions that arise from his experience regularly on his blog.

Kal has also previously been selected onto the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council. Through Plastic Free Cronulla, Kal has helped our venue eliminate single use plastic from our operations, plus incorporate other waste reduction initiatives.

Along with Cronulla RSL, other local organisations have supported Kal in his endeavours to represent the youth of Australia at this event. Special thanks to Cronulla Chamber of Commerce, Cronulla Rotary, Commonwealth Bank and Caringbah Rotary.