Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda participated in a high-level side event titled “Guyana’s Pathway to Climate Resilience: Scaling Low Carbon Leadership & Conserving Biodiversity” during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The event, organized by the Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Global Biodiversity Alliance, convened regional leaders, policymakers, and climate advocates to discuss strategies for enhancing low-carbon initiatives and preserving biodiversity in the Amazon region and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
In his address, Prime Minister Browne praised the participants for their active involvement and constructive dialogue on climate action. He emphasized the importance of meaningful discussions on climate change, stating, “We have had a big debate about the issue of climate change. I know you have all had a very intensive conversation. I would like to thank you for allowing us to have a very meaningful discussion on this topic. It has a lot to do with our mission of providing dynamic information to the people of the world.”
The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Guyana for hosting the event and reiterated his commitment to fostering regional collaboration to address the climate crisis. This engagement is part of Antigua and Barbuda’s broader participation at COP30, where the delegation is advocating for ambitious global climate action and financial mechanisms to protect vulnerable island nations.