Prime Minister, the Honourable Gaston Browne, visited the Museu Emílio Goeldi as part of his engagements at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.
The museum, one of Brazil’s oldest and most respected research and cultural institutions, has been specially curated for COP30 to allow delegates and visitors to experience the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest up close.
It features more than 3,000 species of plants and animals, many of which are native to the region and critical to global ecological balance.
During the visit, Prime Minister Browne toured the exhibits showcasing the Amazon’s vast flora and fauna, including species that are endangered or found only within the basin.
The immersive experience underscored the importance of preserving tropical forests and protecting biodiversity—key themes at this year’s climate conference.
The Prime Minister’s visit to the Museu Emílio Goeldi reflects Antigua and Barbuda’s continued advocacy for climate action and environmental protection, particularly as Small Island Developing States remain among the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change.
