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  • Photo of “WE ARE COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS TO ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE”– CARICOM SG

    “WE ARE COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS TO ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE”– CARICOM SG

    “We need to ensure that young people are enabled to be agents of change, with the power to shape a more resilient and sustainable future. This is critical in our CARICOM Region, where Youth are 60 per cent of the population.” Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Wednesday, 24 April 2024: “We need to…

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  • Photo of Biodiversity values fundamental to Region’s future

    Biodiversity values fundamental to Region’s future

    Our Caribbean Community is one of the biodiversity hotspots of the world, home to plants and animals that are found nowhere else. We are proud of that accolade and are steadfast in our efforts to manage and protect our biodiversity. Listen as Julius Smith of the Ministry of Planning and Development of Trinidad and Tobago describes the Caribbean. Mr. Smith…

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  • Photo of Message from Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, on the Occasion of International Girls in ICT Day, 25 April 2024

    Message from Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, on the Occasion of International Girls in ICT Day, 25 April 2024

    Greetings on International Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day 2024. This year’s CARICOM Girls in ICT Day ICT Partnership theme, “Inspiring Youth Innovation, Leading Change in CARICOM“ resonates with the global theme of ‘Leadership’ declared by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The regional focus reflects the shared vision for a collective paradigm shift where girls and boys are…

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  • Photo of Regional Statisticians meet in Georgetown

    Regional Statisticians meet in Georgetown

    Statisticians from across the Region are in Guyana for a training programme on statistical data and metadata eXchange (SDMX). The workshop, hosted by the CARICOM Secretariat in collaboration with the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat), is being held at the Bureau of Statistics office in Georgetown. It began on Monday, 22 April, and will conclude on Friday, 26…

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  • Photo of CARICOM Member States Discuss New High Seas Treaty on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

    CARICOM Member States Discuss New High Seas Treaty on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

    CARICOM Member States are encouraged to exchange experiences in the signature and ratification process of the new global treaty on the management of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions (BBNJ). The United Nations General Assembly approved the BBNJ in June 2023 and the treaty was open for signature in September 2023. So far, 89 UN Member countries have signed the agreement,…

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  • Photo of CARICOM SG highlights ongoing, significant regional initiatives to tackle biodiversity challenges

    CARICOM SG highlights ongoing, significant regional initiatives to tackle biodiversity challenges

    Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, on Monday outlined the ongoing initiatives the Community is undertaking to tackle global challenges, especially those related to the environment. The Secretary-General was at the time delivering the feature address at the opening ceremony of the Sub-Regional Dialogue on National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans and Workshop on Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework…

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  • Photo of CARICOM celebrates International Girls in ICT Day 2024, 25 April

    CARICOM celebrates International Girls in ICT Day 2024, 25 April

    The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will celebrate International Girls in ICT Day this year with a hybrid event on 25 April 2024, that will be anchored at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana. The CARICOM Girls in ICT Partnership and the Restore a Sense of I Can (RSC) organisation will partner to host this year’s observance under the theme ‘Inspiring Youth Innovation, Leading…

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  • Photo of CARICOM Equipping Youth to Tackle Climate Change and Health Challenges

    CARICOM Equipping Youth to Tackle Climate Change and Health Challenges

    Thursday 18 April 2024 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): Empowering CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) and other Youth Leaders with technical knowledge and expertise to confront the global challenge of climate change is a main goal of the upcoming “CARICOM Climate Change and Health Orientation and Training for CYAs and Youth Leaders” which will take place from 23-26 April at the…

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  • Photo of Remarks by Dr. Carla N. Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, at the opening ceremony of the Biodiversity Sub-Regional Dialogue and Workshop, 15 April 2024

    Remarks by Dr. Carla N. Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, at the opening ceremony of the Biodiversity Sub-Regional Dialogue and Workshop, 15 April 2024

    Honourable Vickram Bharrat, M.P., Minister of Natural Resources of Guyana; Representatives of Caribbean Governments; Representatives of Regional and International Organisations; Mr. Joseph Cox, Assistant Secretary General, Economic Integration, Innovation and Development and Other Members of Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat; Special Invitees; Distinguished Delegates; I am pleased to welcome you to Georgetown, Guyana, the home of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)…

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  • Photo of Regional Youth Advocates Take Action on Climate Change and Health to Build a Healthier Future for All

    Regional Youth Advocates Take Action on Climate Change and Health to Build a Healthier Future for All

    This content is provided under the CARICOM Secretariat’s Climate Change and Health Programme (CCHP) supported by the European Union (EU)/CARIFORUM and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The CCHP’s mission is to deepen awareness on how climate change affects health and spread awareness on prevention and adaptation measures to reduce greenhouse gases. Eco Restorers in Trinidad and Tobago brainstorming ways…

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