Caribbean Youth Won Climate Writing Competition
Young writers across 14 nations shared climate perspectives in a regional contest.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Environmental
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Priya Ramdeo of Trinidad and Tobago placed second in the 2026 Youth Short Story Competition held by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre. Sherdina Antoine of Dominica took first place, with Kaitlyn Griffith of Barbados securing third in the regional event.
Why it matters
The initiative provided a platform for Caribbean nationals aged 18 to 25 to articulate local climate change perspectives. It successfully engaged a broad demographic across 14 countries to drive regional climate discourse.
The contest drew 173 submissions from 14 countries, narrowed down to 10 finalists. A five-member regional judging panel evaluated the entries for the final ranking.
The players
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre
An organization that coordinates the Caribbean region's response to managing climate change risks.
Priya Ramdeo
A Trinidad and Tobago national who placed second in the 2026 regional competition.
The details
The competition invited writers aged 18 to 25 to submit original short stories focused on climate change. A five-member regional judging panel—a group of experts assembled to evaluate entries based on thematic relevance and narrative quality—assessed the 173 submissions to select the winners. The top five stories are slated for publication on the official organization portal alongside audio versions.
Timeline
July 27, 2026: The Youth Short Story Competition launched.
October 1, 2026: Competition results were announced.
The Tech Race
This initiative follows the strategy of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre to integrate youth perspectives into regional policy dialogues. It acts as a milestone in the institution's ongoing efforts to boost public awareness across its member states.
Readers and climate advocates can access the winning stories directly on the organization's website. The publication of both text and audio formats increases accessibility for those following the regional climate narrative.
The takeaway
The competition highlights how regional institutions are moving beyond technical reporting to foster narrative-based climate advocacy among young adults. Interested observers should monitor the CCCCC website for the upcoming release of the winning audio and text narratives.
What happens next
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre will publish the top five stories and their corresponding audio versions on its website following the October 2026 announcement.
Further reading
For broader trends in climate communications and public engagement, visit the Environmental section.
More information
View the winning entries and updates on the CCCCC website.
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