The concept of climate justice has risen to prominence more and more as the world reels from the effects of the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events brought about by climate change. Rising sea levels, ocean acidification, droughts, changing weather patterns and global warming have collectively resulted in an onslaught of climate catastrophes across the globe that have disastrous effects on lives and livelihoods.
It is this loss and the resulting devastation that have both led to a shift in the collective consciousness of the populations of the global south, including the Caribbean region. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the least developed countries of the world are responsible for only approximately 1% of the greenhouse gasses that cause climate change, but are bearing the horrific brunt of the climate crisis. It is this enhanced awareness that has led to a focus on the importance of climate justice, and the role it plays in building Caribbean regional resilience.
As every year, our flagship event, the Virtual Island Summit will gather speakers & attendees (policymakers, academics, NGO representatives, entrepreneurs, etc), from around the world, to share their expertise on topics pertinent to island communities.
COP28 is a critical moment in global transformative climate action. We will create an “E-Pavilion” where we will share key insights and developments related to remote, rural and island communities. We want to ensure that your communities are represented and that relevant information is made available to you.