Press Releases
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Statement by the Hon. Cozier Frederick| Minister of the Environment, Rural Modernisation and Kalinago Upliftment, Dominica| High-Level Segment, 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity| Cali, Colombia| 29 October 2024
“I salute other SIDS, Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples who continue protecting nature which is the foundation of the sustainable livelihoods and the resilience of humanity. Excellencies. I am honored to be here.” My island has been Finding Peace with Nature since our independence in 1978 and more recently after Hurricane Maria destroyed over 200% of our GDP in 2017. We…
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Statement by the Hon. Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Natural Resources, Guyana| High-Level Segment, 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity| Cali, Colombia| 29 October 2024
“As part of our ongoing efforts, Guyana has undertaken a preliminary revision of its national biodiversity targets through an inclusive and consultative process. We engaged stakeholders across all levels — Indigenous Peoples, local communities, civil society, and the private sector — to ensure our targets reflect both global ambitions and local realities.” Honourable Chair, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, …
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STATEMENT BY CARICOM’S MINISTERS OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
“In an effort to provide constructive solutions, we believe there is room for CARICOM Regional Institutions, sensitive to the regional and national capabilities of CARICOM Member States and capable of providing clear direction, guidance, and timely feedback to the CBD and the GEF national focal points’ organisations, particularly those with limited manpower, to plan and implement the NBSAP-related projects and be…
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CARICOM, UNEP-WCMC hold talks on margins of COP16
Representatives of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat held talks with their counterparts from the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) on the margins of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) in Cali, Colombia. This engagement took place on Wednesday, 23 October and centred on the progress being made to implement a seven-year…
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At COP16, CARICOM Secretariat participates in panel discussion on financing biodiversity conservation
Amrikha Singh, Programme Manager for Sustainable Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, participated in a forum on financing biodiversity conservation in infrastructure projects in Cali, Colombia on Wednesday 23 October. The event was held during the Conference of Parties to the UN Biodiversity Convention (COP16) which is underway in the South American nation. Representatives of governments, financiers and non-governmental organisations came together to…
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CARICOM Secretariat to develop sustainable ocean management framework
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is making significant strides towards enhancing ocean governance and sustainable management of marine resources. With the support of a £190,000 from the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), the CARICOM Secretariat is embarking on a comprehensive initiative to develop a robust framework for sustainable ocean management. The project, titled ‘Towards A Caribbean Community…
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Keynote Address by Dr. Armstrong Alexis, Deputy Secretary-General, CARICOM | Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. Annual General Meeting and Conference | Bridgetown, Barbados | 24 October 2024
“I leave with you, one key message which I hope will inspire you, and that is we, CARICOM people and institutions, have the means to secure a bright future for our Region and its citizens. Our initiatives hold the potential to transform the financial landscape in CARICOM Member States and help to secure the foundations for building out a resilient…
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CARICOM at ‘pivotal’ COP16
Representatives from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have joined their counterparts from across the globe for the two-week Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Biodiversity Convention (COP16 ) now underway in Cali, Colombia. COP16 sessions began on Monday, 21 October. Discussions at COP16 will centre on how to accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in an…
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Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre Unveils New Logo, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Climate Action
Belmopan, Belize Monday 21 October 2024 – The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) has unveiled a fresh new logo, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in its journey to strengthen the resilience of the Caribbean in the face of climate change. While the CCCCC’s visual identity has been refreshed, its unwavering commitment to supporting CARICOM Member States…
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Remarks by Halim Brizan, Director, Regional Statistics Programme, CARICOM Secretariat | Virtual Regional Workshop on National Accounts | 17-19 September 2024
It is indeed my distinct pleasure to welcome you to this pivotal workshop on National Accounts. I am Halim Brizan, Director of Regional Statistics and on behalf of the CARICOM Secretariat and the Regional Statistics Programme, I extend a warm welcome to each of you. Today we come together with a shared purpose: to culminate our journey of understanding and…
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