Climate Adaptation
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CARICOM continues to advocate for adequately resourced Loss and Damage Fund
The Loss and Damage Fund, under its first director, Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, is scheduled to meet in early April in Barbados. The Fund is intended to provide critical support to developing countries to respond to economic and non-economic loss and damage from the impacts of climate change. CARICOM, as a member of the grouping of small island developing states (SIDS)…
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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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