Antigua and Barbuda is being represented at the Third NDC Finance Investment Forum in Grenada from March 31 to April 2, 2025.
Themed “Investing in Climate Action for a Resilient Future,” the forum is focused on mobilizing climate finance to drive sustainable development and climate resilience across the Caribbean.
The event, organized by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission in collaboration with the European Union’s Euroclima Caribbean Programme, is politically supported by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the NDC Partnership.
Representing Antigua and Barbuda at the forum is a high-level delegation led by, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and the Environment, Sen. Michael Joseph. Accompanying him are, Debt Manager at the Ministry of Finance, Peter Abraham Jr.; Water Manager at Antigua Public Utility Authority, Jason Peters; Energy Officer at the Ministry of Energy, Mali Barnes and Technical Officer Responsible for Watershed Management and Protected Areas at the Department of Environment, Jaabari Reynolds.
The forum is providing a platform for discussions on innovative financing solutions, energy transition strategies, water security measures, and resilient infrastructure development. Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation will engage with key stakeholders to explore funding opportunities and collaborative projects that align with the nation’s climate goals.
The discussions at the forum focus on critical areas, including Innovative Finance, covering youth economy, loss and damage funding, blue and green carbon markets, thematic bonds, and debt swaps. Energy Transition will address smart and resilient infrastructure, geothermal energy, electric vehicles, micro-grids, and sustainable energy transmission. Water Security topics will include resource management, water and food security, rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, and reuse.
Finally, Resilient Infrastructure discussions are exploring urban flooding, sea-level rise, disaster risk financing, and green infrastructure development.
Antigua and Barbuda remains committed to enhancing climate resilience and securing sustainable financing for projects that support economic and environmental stability. Participation in the NDC Finance Investment Forum 2025 will help strengthen partnerships with global institutions, including CARILEC, IRENA, GGGI, the World Bank, and UN-Habitat, to drive climate action and investment in the region.
