PM Mitchell delivers call to action at sargassum conference

At the 3rd EU–Caribbean Global Gateway Conference on Sargassum, held on 8 October 2025 in Brussels, Grenada’s Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell delivered a compelling and action-oriented speech, highlighting the critical need for scalable and sustainable solutions to the sargassum crisis plaguing the Caribbean region. The conference, part of the Global Gateway Forum, united high-level officials, industry leaders, academics, and financial institutions from the Caribbean, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Europe to transition from pilot projects to commercially viable solutions for sargassum management. Prime Minister Mitchell emphasized Grenada’s commitment to transforming the environmental challenge into an opportunity for resilience, innovation, and green economic growth. He outlined three strategic measures for international support: immediate technical assistance to establish monitoring systems and pilot units, blended finance and grant support to de-risk investments and empower local enterprises, and market and policy support to stimulate demand and facilitate regional trade. Mitchell urged the global community to move from research to actionable results, stressing the importance of turning the crisis into a driver of sustainable growth, job creation, and environmental renewal. The conference, organized under the EU–LAC Global Gateway Investment Agenda, marked a significant step in fostering cooperation between the EU, Latin America, and the Caribbean, setting the stage for the upcoming EU–CELAC Summit 2025. Mitchell’s leadership in sargassum innovation and blue economy development resonated strongly with partners dedicated to sustainable pathways for the Caribbean.