Haiti’s Ministry of Environment has convened a pivotal steering committee meeting in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme to accelerate the nation’s climate monitoring capabilities. This third strategic session of the CBIT-Haiti project represents a significant milestone in fulfilling the country’s commitments under the Paris Agreement transparency framework.
The gathering focused on evaluating current progress, addressing implementation challenges, and establishing priority action areas for enhancing Haiti’s climate data verification systems. Deputy UNDP Resident Representative Sylvain Merlin reinforced the organization’s dedication to supporting Haiti in developing robust environmental data management infrastructure and transparency mechanisms.
Environment Minister Moïse Fils Jean Pierre extended appreciation to the Global Environment Facility for essential financial backing and UNDP for sustained technical expertise. The minister also recognized contributions from multiple institutional partners including the Ministry of Public Works, the Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, France’s Interprofessional Technical Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CITEPA), and Haitian consultancy EQUITERRA.
Minister Jean Pierre emphasized that the CBIT-Haiti initiative demonstrates the nation’s commitment to scientifically rigorous, transparent, and nationally-owned climate action processes. He characterized the meeting as a crucial step toward consolidating project achievements and ensuring long-term sustainability for future generations.
The comprehensive capacity-building program focuses on training local stakeholders in greenhouse gas emission monitoring, climate adaptation measurement, and verification protocols. This initiative strengthens Haiti’s climate governance architecture while contributing meaningfully to global climate change mitigation efforts.