My days in Glasgow for the 26th UN climate conference, also better known as COP26, were a complete whirlwind. Talks, panels, workshops, protests, actions… you name it, and it was there.

At the start of the summer holidays, we took part in the GSL Summer of Change, which was truly an unforgettable experience. This 5-day programme strengthened our leadership skills as well as opened our eyes to global issues outside of the problems we directly experience in the UK.

It’s been a year since hundreds and millions of young children from all around the world, speaking different languages, inheriting different cultures, all global leaders motivated to bring a change in the world have taken part in this competition.