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CARICOM-Mexico Summit: Joint Declaration
We, the Heads of State and/or Government of the Caribbean Community Member States and Mexico, gathered in Belize City, Belize, to hold the Fourth CARICOM–Mexico Summit; Inspired by four decades of dialogue and friendship; Committed to strengthening ties between CARICOM and Mexico; Dedicated to the integrated regional development and the economic prosperity of our countries; Inspired by Mexico’s renewed commitment…
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Antigua and Barbuda’s presentation to the Plenary – UN Oceans Conference
STATEMENT BY H.E. DR. WALTON WEBSON AMBAS SADOR, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA DURING THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 14 JUNE8,2017 “Our ocean, our future: partnering for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14” Presidents of the Conference, President of the General Assembly Secretary General, Excellences, Mr President, On behalf of…
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Ocean Governance and SIDS Sustainable Development
Ocean ecosystem goods and services are critical for the survival in all countries, especially in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as those comprising the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Effective ocean governance is essential if those ecosystem services are to be sustained for present and future generations; the purpose of all SDG14 targets. Effective ocean governance requires arrangements that are ecosystem-based…
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Barbados Foreign Minister, Hon Maxine McClean addresses the Plenary Session at the UN Oceans Conference, UN General Assembly Hall, New York, Tuesday 6 June 2017
Mr. President, Barbados is pleased to participate in this important Conference, convened under the theme “Our Oceans, our future: partnering for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14)”. It provides an important opportunity to focus the attention of the international community on our collective responsibility to preserve and protect our marine environment. We are especially pleased with the…
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