In a significant move to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Antigua and Barbuda hosted a high-profile National Consultation on November 17–18, 2025, at the Royalton Resort and Spa, Five Islands. The event brought together senior government officials, including Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and Department Heads, alongside private sector leaders, civil society organizations, and technical experts. Organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, the consultation aimed to craft actionable strategies to meet the 2030 SDG deadline. Participants engaged in dynamic discussions focused on priority areas such as climate resilience, food security, digital transformation, and social protection. Key outcomes included a review of SDG implementation progress, alignment of national priorities with global commitments, and the development of a practical roadmap for accelerated action from 2026 to 2030. The event concluded with a unified pledge to enhance multi-stakeholder collaboration, ensuring inclusive and sustainable development for all.
Antigua Hosts High-Level Meeting on Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals
