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Remarks by Rolando Ocampo Alcántar, Director, Statistics Division, CEPAL-ECLAC, UN| Opening, Fourth High-Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics| Placencia, Belize| 4 November 2024

On behalf of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), it is my pleasure and honor to participate in the opening of the Fourth High-Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics. This gathering presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen our ties and foster a sustained exchange of expertise, ideas, and best practices with the countries of the Caribbean.

Remarks by Dr. Armstrong Alexis, CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General| Opening, Fourth High-Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics| Placencia, Belize| 4 November 2024

Distinguished delegates, it is my honour to give remarks on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat at this important gathering of Statistics professionals. I take note of your theme 'Strengthening Statistics through the Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics for a Resilient Caribbean Community (CARICOM)' and congratulate you on yet another year of dedicated service to the Community.

CARICOM Ministers hold talks with Global Environment Facility CEO on margins of COP 16

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ministers of Environment on Wednesday, 30 October, held bilateral talks with Mr. Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

The discussions were held on the margins of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) in Cali, Colombia.

Media Advisory - Opening Ceremony, High Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat will convene the Fourth High-Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics in Placencia, Belize, on 4 November 2024. The theme of the Forum is ‘Strengthening Statistics through the Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics for a Resilient Caribbean Community’.

Statement by His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of Suriname| High Level Segment, 16th Meeting of The Conference Of The Parties To The UN Convention On Biological Diversity| Cali, Colombia| 29 October 2024

"Let us heed his wisdom, choosing the path of sustainability over that of exploitation, ensuring that our actions today pave the way, for a brighter tomorrow.  Let us leave this conference, not with only words, but with a renewed sense of purpose, a shared commitment to action, and a collective embrace of 'Peace w

BELIZE HOSTS 2024 CARICOM STATISTICS MEETINGS

The Government of Belize, in partnership with the Statistical Institute of Belize, the CARICOM Secretariat, the United Nations Population Fund, the European Union, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, will host the 2024 CARICOM Statistics Meetings in Placencia, Belize. The Meetings began on 31 October and will conclude on 8 November 2024.

CPA supports CARICOM’s 25% by 2025 Reduction in Regional Food Import Bill

Following on the outcomes of the recently concluded 115th Special Meeting of the Council of Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Agriculture and the 44th Meeting of the Board of Directors, the Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) has reaffirmed its support and commitment to the CARICOM 25% by 2025 Reduction in the Regional Food Import Bill.

Statement By Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister Of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Belize| 16th Meeting of the Conference Of The Parties To The UN Convention On Biological Diversity| Cali, Colombia| 29 October 2024

"In 2016, Belize faced a $20 million annual shortfall in biodiversity management. With today’s more ambitious goals, resource needs are even greater. Yet, accessing cooperation and finance remains challenging, hindering fast-tracked implementation of national biodiversity strategies.

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