Prime Minister, the Hon. Gaston Browne, continues to champion the priorities of Antigua and Barbuda and other Small Island Developing States at COP30 in Belém, Brazil
During interviews with Sky TV and HiHouse (UK), the Prime Minister underscored the urgent need for global leaders to remain steadfast in achieving the 1.5°C climate goal, warning that exceeding this threshold would have catastrophic consequences for vulnerable nations.
He highlighted the importance of protecting the world’s oceans and forests, which serve as vital carbon sinks and natural defenses against the worsening impacts of climate change.
Prime Minister Browne reiterated that small island states are on the frontline of the climate crisis and called for stronger international commitment, increased climate financing, and meaningful action to reduce emissions.
Through these global engagements, the Prime Minister continues to ensure that the voices of small island nations are heard loud and clear, reminding the world that protecting nature and limiting warming to 1.5°C are not just environmental goals — they are matters of survival.
