LONDON, ENGLAND - Canadian Pete McLeod joined the next generation of world leaders from around the globe at the inaugural One Young World Summit in London, England on February 8-10, 2010.
One Young World is a global non-profit organization committed to providing a platform to raise the voice of the next generation of world leaders, and help young people throughout the world stimulate a discourse on today's global issues. Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Bob Geldof were among the counsellors overseeing and facilitating the 2010 Summit.
“I’m passionate about my belief that young people have great potential and should not wait to achieve at a high-level” said McLeod. “Having the opportunity to represent Canada at a global summit is a tremendous responsibility. It was very motivating to work with a group of extremely talented young delegates from around the globe on issues affecting billions of people,” McLeod added.
McLeod, a graduate of the University of Western Ontario who holds an Economics degree has gained valuable global experience and perspective representing Canada on the international stage while competing in the Red Bull Air Race Championship.
“Sport has given me a great platform to effect social change in a positive way. Collaborating with the people and ideas of One Young World I want to take this to the next level,” McLeod said of his experience at the Summit.
The three-day summit consisted of plenary sessions, each discussing and debating a major global topic such as global health, media, religion, the environment and global business. Sessions reviewed and debated draft resolutions and voted upon resolutions that will be formally announced in the future.
One Young World summits will be held every year in a different location, and be attended by new delegates and counsellors each year. Additional information about One Young World can be found at www.oneyoungworld.com.
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