Antigua Delegation Takes Center Stage at COP28 with Proactive Climate Commitments

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The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) commenced today in Dubai, marking a momentous start with the adoption of critical recommendations put forth at the 5th meeting of the Transitional  Committee 5 (TC5).

Acknowledging the urgency of global climate action, COP28 wasted no time in endorsing the comprehensive set of recommendations proposed by the Transitional Committee.

These recommendations, crafted with extensive research and collaboration among experts, focus on key aspects critical to mitigating climate change and fostering sustainability worldwide.

From renewable energy initiatives to biodiversity conservation strategies, TC5’s recommendations align with the urgent need to accelerate efforts in achieving the goals set forth in previous COP meetings.

As delegates convene in Dubai for COP28, the swift adoption of TC5’s recommendations sets a precedent for robust and decisive action in combating climate change.

The commitment displayed on the first day of this crucial summit underscores the determination of nations to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change collectively.

Close to 300 million USD has been pledged by a number of nations for the oprationalization of the fund.

Director of the Department of Environment, Ambassador Diann Black-Layne was present for the adoption of the decision. She stated,

“This was definitely a lot of hard work over the past few years and I am so happy that the UAE COP presidency decided to adopt at the beginning of COP28 recognizing the importance of such a fund.”

The Ambassador expressed sincere thanks for the entire team at the Department of Environment for their support, the Prime Minister, the honourable Gaston Browne and the Environment Minister, the  honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph as well as office in NY that played a pivotol role on the chairmanship of the Alliance of Small Island Developing States.

In the coming days, COP28 aims to build upon this momentum, fostering dialogue and collaboration among nations, policymakers, and stakeholders.

Together, they will forge a

path towards a sustainable future, one that safeguards our planet for generations to come.

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  2. @Not so Common, the problem is not these people. Noone denies that they’re hard workers. The problem is the hypocritical, idiot who allows the destruction of Antigua and Barbuda’s ecosystem. This is what makes this whole thing so laughable.

  5. These people have absolutely no interest in protecting the environment. But they have the temerity to issue a PR statement saying:

    “This was definitely a lot of hard work over the past few years and I am so happy that the UAE COP presidency decided to adopt at the beginning of COP28 recognizing the importance of such a fund.”
    Working hard doing what? The operative word in that statement is “FUND”
    Another highlight of an incompetent and underperforming Government entity.

    They are off on a junket in the Middle East to COP28; while back here at home the environment is being undermined and destroyed every day.

    With no public transportation policy, the GOAB promotes the use of fossil fuel in order to receive more tax revenues from petrol usage with the number of vehicles.

    The GOAB approved the construction of an airport for PLH over a cave that protect Barbuda’s underground water aquifer. Only to shift to another site with and used a bogus environmental review process.

    The list of incidents and practices destroying the environment are so numerous that it’s not worth listing here.

    What we know; as they oversee and overlook the destruction of Antigua and Barbuda environment, an advance contingent sends back photos of their continued playing Antiguans and Barbudans.

    But Barbudans are fighting back.

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