COP30 DELEGATION 2025

Aiyesha Swarnn

Co-Chair of UK Youth Delegation

Aiyesha is an MA Global Public Policy student at the University of Birmingham, holding a First-Class BSc in History and International Relations. Passionate about youth advocacy and climate action, she serves on the Advisory Board for Avado and as a Board Member for Project Empower UK, promoting education for children in conflict zones. A dedicated writer, Aiyesha has contributed to platforms like Uprising and SAARI Collective, focusing on social policy and sustainability. Driven by a commitment to social impact, Aiyesha champions youth inclusion in policy discussions, ensuring their voices shape decisions on environmental and societal challenges.

Co-Chair of UK Youth Delegation

Sara Yassi is a senior consultant and strategist with experience managing high-profile global events, initiatives, and policy projects. She plays a pivotal role in designing and executing international engagements, including diplomatic receptions and roundtables on policy innovation and inclusion at G7, G20, and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summits. She has supported strategic planning for climate and sustainability efforts including at COP28 and has worked in Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and The Gambia.

She currently serves as a Strategic Advisor on Youth and Climate at Faith For Our Planet (FFOP). Sara is also a writer who explores belonging, faith, and identity in her work. She conducted research for a year in Zanzibar, the Seychelles, and the Maldives, focusing on spiritual phenomena. She holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and theology from the University of Oxford, where she served as Access Officer of the Oxford Union, championing accessibility and inclusion for minorities, and low-income and disabled students.