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CARICOM, Germany sign MOU for closer cooperation in climate change, environmental conservation and other areas

(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – CARICOM and Germany have agreed to strengthen their traditionally friendly relations through closer cooperation in key areas over the next five years.

This commitment was formalised on February 21 during the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Barbados, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Christophe Eick, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to CARICOM.

The MOU aims to bolster collaboration between CARICOM and Germany in areas such as climate change, climate finance, environmental conservation, renewable energy, energy security, agriculture and food security, transportation, and health.

This signals a renewed engagement that emphasises the importance of regular strategic dialogues to promote cooperation that fosters economic growth and development, based on mutual respect, sovereignty, cultural diversity, and unique challenges.

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