The Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, made a significant visit to the Museu Emílio Goeldi during his participation in the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. This historic museum, renowned as one of Brazil’s oldest and most prestigious research and cultural institutions, has been uniquely curated for COP30 to offer delegates and visitors an immersive experience of the Amazon rainforest’s biodiversity. The museum’s exhibits feature over 3,000 species of plants and animals, many of which are endemic to the Amazon and play a crucial role in maintaining global ecological balance. During his tour, Prime Minister Browne explored displays highlighting the region’s diverse flora and fauna, including endangered species and those exclusive to the Amazon basin. This experience reinforced the urgent need to preserve tropical forests and protect biodiversity, central themes of this year’s climate conference. The Prime Minister’s visit underscores Antigua and Barbuda’s unwavering commitment to climate action and environmental conservation, particularly as Small Island Developing States face heightened vulnerability to biodiversity loss and climate change impacts.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne Visits Museu Emílio Goeldi During COP30
