Forget begging rich nations: Caribbean countries should act to save themselves Aguinaldo Belgrave05/01/20250823 views It has long been evident that the world’s richest nations, especially those responsible for the lion’s share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, care little about the existential threats faced by… Read more
Youth urged to keep pushing for climate justice Shamar Blunt27/11/20240610 views Young people have been urged to remain steadfast in climate justice advocacy and continue to push for a fairer deal for small island developing states. The encouragement came from Minister… Read more
PM proposes US$690 billion climate fund plan, warns of catastrophe Emmanuel Joseph13/11/202401.4K views Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday called for new global levies that could raise up to US$690 billion annually to tackle the climate crisis, as she outlined a seven-point action… Read more
Barbados to benefit from CDB, EIB partnership to boost climate resilience Barbados Today25/10/20240910 views Barbados will be able to tap into a €100 million (BDS$218.8 million) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for projects that secure clean water supply, improve collection and treatment… Read more
Maria’s journey to the UN Barbados Today18/10/20240919 views In 2021, at the age of 12 years, Barbadian Maria Marshall became UNICEF’s youngest Youth Advocate. The now 14-year-old Harrison College student recently attended the UNICEF Youth Advocates Mobilisation Lab… Read more
PM scores another award for climate efforts Barbados Today27/09/202401K views Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s “tireless efforts in promoting climate finance” have earned her the First Class Order of Zayed II, alongside other prominent international figures. The UAE’s Deputy Prime… Read more
Solutions to climate crisis must come from region – Blackman Barbados Today12/09/20240533 views An appeal has been made for solutions to the climate crisis to come from those in the region who are on the front line of the crisis. The call… Read more
Barbados urges global change amid climate crisis Emmanuel Joseph03/05/20240782 views Barbados has told a global forum on the climate crisis it needs dedicated technological access to build resilience against ongoing extreme weather and natural hazards. Speaking at a ministerial dialogue… Read more
PM, UN deputy chief highlight SIDS debt restructuring challenges Shamar Blunt20/04/202401.5K views Prime Minister Mia Mottley and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed have raised concerns about the difficulties Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face in restructuring debt while providing essential services.… Read more
Barbados in new climate finance task force Emmanuel Joseph18/04/202401.5K views Barbados has endorsed a two-year work plan for a new International Tax Task Force (ITTF) to ensure all industries and people contribute to financing the fight against climate change. As… Read more