Last Updated on March 6, 2024, 8:03 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Department of Public Sector Investment Planning (PSIP) hosted a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) meeting on Monday at the CUNA Conference Centre to address the impacts of climate change in St Kitts and Nevis. The policymakers and practitioners from climate change and disaster management participated in a meeting.
The practitioners were accompanied by representatives from the private sector in St Kitts and Nevis to discuss the measures for building resilience in the nation. They expressed the need for strategic actions to reduce the effects of climate change in the country.
Furthermore, Shez Dore Tyson, Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, welcomed all event attendees and encouraged them to participate in the upcoming discussions.
She said that he is hopeful that fruitful conversations can be conducted and asked everyone to keep an open mind when it comes to finding solutions to the threat of climate change and seeking ways in which the world can look forward to a prosperous future.
This productive meeting was facilitated by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Sustainable Development – PSIP, in partnership with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) and the Green Climate Fund.
The collective effort underlines a regional commitment to environmental management and building resilience, reflecting the urgency of directly addressing climate change impacts.
While speaking about the importance of Climate change, PS Tyson underscores the expertise of the Centre in assisting the participants towards positive outcomes.
Recently, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew visited St Vincent and the Grenadines to attend the Eighth CELAC Summit, where he held talks on climate change problems faced by the Caribbean nations and remedies to combat this issue.
PM Drew has always actively participated in such discussion as building resilience in his country is his top most priority, which should never be compromised.
Also, the government of twin-island nation provided the required materials to crop farmers which can provide support in mitigating the challenges that have emerged due to climate change.
The material included box staples, shut-off valves, rolls of ground cover, rolls of the submarine, rolls of wire, fertilizer, solar wire, water tanks and Fencing wire.
The government is working tirelessly and committed to bring advancement and prosperity in lives of people in the Federation.
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