Last Updated on March 7, 2024, 2:34 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: Dr Joyelle Clarke- Minister of Sustainable Development of St Kitts and Nevis has become the first member of the Small Island Development States (SIDS) to be appointed to serve on the Bureau of the next United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).
The appointment has gained appreciation from across St Kitts and Nevis as people terming it as the platform for making efforts towards environmental protection and sustainability. This will also allow the global community to understand the steps taken by the nation toward its agenda of becoming a sustainable island state.
Dr Clarke will represent St Kitts and Nevis, females and the young generation on the global stage where the discussions for environmental protection will take place. The platform will also allow the Sustainable Minister to showcase her great leadership with her experience in the field.
She expressed pleasure and felt delighted with the honour, reflecting on the journey of the Latin American Caribbean States towards development. She said that they will get the chance to shed light on issues of the small island nations and discussions will also take place to formulate comprehensive strategies for mitigating several issues related to climate change.
Dr Clarke added that the position will also work as the voice of the Small Island Developing States in the global environmental decision-making process. She will serve the assembly with her dedication to enhancing the work for the protection of the environment and fulfillment of the sustainability agenda.
Her strategies and ideas will be heard and respected on the global stage. Dr Denzil Douglas- Minister of Foreign Affairs of St Kitts and Nevis extended gratitude to Dr Clarke on her appointment and said that it will showcase the commitment of the country towards sustainability and resiliency.
The UNEA Bureau has been designed to work for the protection of the environment and make strategies for the fulfillment of sustainability agendas. The main aim of the assembly is to guide the world on the importance of the natural resources and steps for the mitigation of the impact of climate change.
The next UNEA-7 will take place from December 8 to 12, 2025.
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