The legacy that has been left by the country’s successful hosting of the historic SIDS4 conference is already proving to be an empowering feature for future generations.
Minister of Health and the Environment, Sir Molwyn Joseph, has proven just that by drawing on the positive experiences of SIDS4 in addressing a side-event meeting of the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Sir Molwyn, in New York as part of the delegation led by Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne attending the General Assembly, was a feature speaker at the Breakfast Meeting themed “Youth and Faith: Shaping a New Paradigm for Climate Action.”
He told the gathering that the ultimate success of SIDS4 lies in the willingness and action of not only the policy maker but every corner of society that is impacted by the climate crisis. He said the conference in Antigua and Barbuda helped to turn a corner with the adoption of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS, the ABAS, but it cannot end there and instead be a catalyst for further action.
“In adopting the ABAS we recognized that the crisis we face cannot be tackled by policy alone—it requires a profound shift in values, how we live, and how we relate to each other and the planet,” Sir Molwyn shared.
“Our youth are at the forefront of climate activism. They are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the changemakers of today. Across the globe, young people are calling for urgent action, demanding accountability from leaders and championing innovative solutions to safeguard their future,” he continued.
In making this observation, Sir Molwyn recounted the experience of the first Youth and Action Summit that took place during SIDS4.
“It demonstrated that young leaders are not waiting for permission to act, they are taking the lead by developing solutions, raising awareness, and pushing the global agenda forward. Their call for immediate and meaningful climate action resonated deeply, reminding us that the future we are building must centre on their voices, aspirations, and leadership,” he said of the Youth Summit.
And in connecting both youth action and faith driven leadership, Sir Molwyn stressed that religious institutions have a much larger role to play in devising solutions to the climate crisis, especially for small stakes like Antigua and Barbuda.
“Religious institutions have long been moral guides, shaping values and behaviours for generations. As we face the climate crisis, these institutions have the potential to inspire and mobilize action at every level of society. Faith-based organizations have a unique reach and influence, particularly in regions where religious communities are deeply woven into the social fabric,” he stated.
In this connection, Sir Molwyn grasped the opportunity to share with pride Antigua and Barbuda’s response to the recent spike in crime among young people. He said after a profound response to a National Day of Prayer, he said the government decided to institutionalise the occasion by making it an annual activity.
Joining Sir Molwyn at the meeting were Antigua and Barbuda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Walton Webson, Antigua and Barbuda’s Climate Ambassador Ruleta Camacho Thomas, Counsellor at the Antigua and Barbuda Mission to the UN Glentis Thomas and First Secretary at the Antigua and Barbuda Mission Claxton Duberry.
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Talking about looking out for our youth Health Minister Molwyn ‘AstraZeneca’ Joseph, why don’t you START looking into the many many sudden deaths and injuries to fellow Antiguans from the trial mRNA Covid-19 vaccines that YOU still allowed into the country though banned from other countries?
HOW DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT?
HOW ARE YOU STILL IN YOUR POST?
Evil and wickedness personified …
Molwyn can only talk about one thing over and over…this summer it was sids, this week was sids, today’s weekend was/is sids…next weekend is sids…next month will be clarevue moving til Christmas
@Brixtonian, it’s just a matter of time before the politicians, pharmaceutical companies, medics and medical boards are brought up on charges of genocide Nuremberg style.
Let’s not forget the DAWG and his entire cabinet were involved as well as local doctors. I endured the nose rapes for months.
Antiguans are either stupid of very forgetful. I guess the nine day memory is in full effect here as well.
Let’s be thankful that we stood our ground as young people continue to drop from turbo cancers, as strokes,blood clots and a plethora of the hundreds of side effects continue to manifest themselves
It’s always amazing that when these puff pieces are issued by the Government on behalf of the ALBP, and The Media acts as stenographers.
How many of the youth in Molwyn’s audience are agnostics? Even if it’s only one; its offensive. Could here be anything else which shows this man is out of touch with the world beyond the confines of Antigua?
The hypocrisy goes beyond the pale.
This is a political party and a government who promotes the destruction of the local environment as part of their economic development policies. Yet they attend international forums dancing with their hands out and playing the victims.
It’s a pity that there is no regional or local media that has the temerity to point out the history and the facts rather than continuing to fool the public by carrying this PR dribble.
Wow! Heavy duty comments here. Food for thought? or beyond that now; looking into the future and not making the same mistake people. When it comes to vaccines please look closely and then if you may, make your decision especially with the children, teens, youth, those with recurrent diseases and seniors. It is difficult to close ones eyes, ears and minds to so many factual written and supported around the whole world about the Covid vaccines. There are so many real examples and situations seen near and far from many of us. Vaccines suppose to be some_thing put into your bodies to avoid other things – can every_body sustain and processes that thing without harm. Remember that WHO promoted that the vaccines for Covid would ‘prevent, ‘cure, ‘avoid hospitalization and then ‘avoid death ? Percentages and statistics talk volumes. Awareness and education are King.
@ Watching, like you I’m absolutely astounded by the Health Minister’s and the government’s behaviour in regards to the Covid-19 vaccine injuries and deaths.
Do you recall the government’s push for the mandating of all the mRNA trial vaccines? I do!
They were making loud noises, on the radio and television; giving away KFC and cars – pure noise at the time … AND NOW SILENCE!!!
A prison term awaits the lot of them.
The good news now is that much of the rest world are now asking questions, and demanding answers.
So mek Molwyn and Gaston keep sweeping their Covid-19 mess under the carpet.
It’s just a matter of time until all is revealed.
Enjoy your day Sup … 🤜🏽🤛🏽
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