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Statement by Hon. Adrian Forde, Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Barbados| 16th Meeting of the Conference of Parties of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity| Cali, Colombia, 29 October 2024

"Barbados therefore wishes to reaffirm its commitment to the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) as well as to the monitoring and reporting on its implementation, and, in this regard, it is aligning its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to the Global Biodiversity Framework.

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.

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 Memb

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.

CARICOM launches achievement and implementation report on status of environmental agreements on biodiversity, chemicals and waste management

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat launched the CARICOM State of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Implementation and Achievement Report, on Thursday, 24 October at the 16th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) underway in Cali, Colombia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in tackling climate challenges remains the same.

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