Youth at the heart of CARICOM's sustainable development agenda

May 20, 2025

The sustainable agenda that is being pursued at the national and regional levels, is for the future of our youths, says Senator the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Dr. Clarke made the assertion during an interview with the Communications Unit of the CARICOM Secretariat in the margins of the 118th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development which focused on the environment and sustainable development. The Meeting was held in Antigua and Barbuda 30 April 2025.

Responding to a question on stakeholder involvement in environmental decision-making, the Minister highlighted the steps St. Kitts and Nevis is taking towards inclusiveness in sustainable development.

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