Climate Adaptation
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CARICOM Youth Ambassador champions Caribbean Partnerships at UN ECOSOC Youth Forum
Caribbean youth were represented by a powerful voice at the United Nations on Monday as Luke James-Trim, CARICOM Youth Ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago, took the international stage during the Caribbean Regional Breakout Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. Representing the Region, James-Trim delivered an inspiring intervention highlighting the enduring strength of Caribbean partnerships…
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CCCCC Secures US$6.73M for Climate Resilience Projects in The Bahamas, St.Kitts and Nevis
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) has announced the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) approval of three critical climate resilience projects for St. Kitts and Nevis and The Bahamas. The projects, collectively securing nearly US$6.73M in funding, will support national adaptation planning and climate-smart agricultural initiatives to strengthen regional resilience against climate change impacts. St. Kitts and Nevis secured an…
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“Sailing is intrinsic to our identity as Caribbean people and crucial to economic opportunities and youth empowerment” – CARICOM ASG
CARICOM’s Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Elizabeth Solomon, advocates for increased youth participation in regional development. The ASG engaged with youth in The Bahamas last week during several youth empowerment and capacity-building activities held in the margins of the CARICOM Youth Forum “One-Youth-One Voice” on Thursday, 20 March. Engagement with the Uriah McPhee Primary Sailing Club ASG Solomon…
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World Meteorological Day 2025: Closing the Early Warning Gap Together
The Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO), joined the global community in celebrating World Meteorological Day on Sunday, 23 March 2025, united under the theme ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together’. As the Caribbean continues to face compounded crises, this year’s observance of World Meteorological Day highlights the importance of partnerships in ensuring that everyone in our Region can access timely, reliable,…
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“Youth integral to Region’s Sustainable Development Strategies” – CARICOM ASG
“Young people are at the heart of our Community, and their active involvement is vital to its future. This includes tackling the various hurdles and seizing the opportunities available. It is evident, therefore, that the contributions of our young people must be integrated into our sustainable development strategies.” These sentiments were shared by CARICOM’s Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community…
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The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs to engage youth on CARICOM’s potential to effect meaningful change in sustainable development, entrepreneurship and climate adaptation
The Forum aims to advance solutions from youth for the Region’s critical developmental objectives while encouraging and supporting youth participation in national life. The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the H.E. Leslia Miller-Brice, The Bahamas’ Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will engage Bahamian youth and Caribbean youth leaders, including Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Vanessa Burke, on…
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