In a stark and urgent address, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda highlighted the alarming reality of global warming, emphasizing that the planet has already reached the critical threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Speaking with a tone of grave concern, Browne declared that the survival of vulnerable nations, particularly small island states like his own, is now officially at risk. He underscored the disproportionate impact of climate change on these nations, which contribute minimally to global emissions yet face existential threats from rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and ecosystem collapse. Browne called for immediate and decisive global action, urging wealthier nations to fulfill their commitments under the Paris Agreement and provide adequate financial and technological support to those most affected. His speech resonated as a clarion call for solidarity and urgency in the face of an escalating climate crisis.
PM Gaston Browne | “The warming has reached 1.5°C. Our survival is officially on the line”
