Press Release - As world leaders converge for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States, vulnerable islands say urgently that enhanced international cooperation is critical to rescuing faltering sustainable development goals for SIDS. Islands are in grave danger of falling further behind on sustainable
At the G7 Climate Ministerial, which brings together the leaders of the world’s wealthiest economies, these countries must acknowledge the severe deficiencies in their existing emission reduction targets and demonstrate their global leadership by lowering their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 58% by 2030. The
Caribbean Media Corporation - The second Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change began with Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell saying regional countries need not be apologetic in getting the developed world to meet their commitment in dealing with the impact
In the heart of the Caribbean lies Dominica, a nation that may be small in size but looms large in its significance as a compelling illustration of the indispensable nature of early warning systems in the face of climate change. Dominica's experience serves as a poignant
The call for increased support to safeguard vulnerable states, particularly in the Caribbean region, has grown both louder and more persistent. Over 50 Caribbean organizations have written to President Biden and Treasury Secretary Yellen urging the them to support the region facing debt and climate crises. The
Dominica is the next Caribbean country slated for a rapid special assessment by a U.S. think tank, which aims to identify climate vulnerability and risks in coastal communities. The think tank, Stimson Center, along with the Commonwealth Secretariat have started conducting the groundbreaking project in a
With climate change disproportionately affecting small island developing states (SIDS) like Dominica, experts are calling for a close collaboration between the scientific community and local governments to develop sustainable plans to keep these states "habitable." In a comprehensive report prepared by BBC's Future Planet, experts weighed
Release - Across the region, the diaspora and internationally the public joined an important conversation on financial mobilization for climate change. The University of the West Indies’ virtual Vice-Chancellor’s Forum on The Bridgetown Initiative held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, placed expert stakeholder voices and
Pledges on climate financing continue to pour in the Caribbean. On Tuesday, Dominica's Office of the Prime Minister announced Roosevelt Skerrit's meeting with UK's David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield and Minister of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for Americas & Caribbean. "They discussed matters, including innovative climate
UN News - Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among countries that have the highest prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health risks in the world. Now, the UN health agency WHO is pledging to work more closely with them, to help save and
