Human losses, damage from hurricanes, flooding, climate financing, agricultural losses, loss of biodiversity and other issues resulting from climate change were unanimously shared by nations attending the Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities of the Environment, Science and Innovation of the G77 and China on July 4th, 2023.
The aim of this Meeting is to make steps bringing the world, especially developing countries closer to a fairer and more equitable economic order to overcome many of the challenges affecting our journey to sustainable development. This Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities also focuses on promoting collaboration and cooperation on the use of science, technology and innovation in favour of the climate and the environment to boost sustainable development.
Planning and Development Minister Pennelope Beckles, as Minister with responsibility for the environment, represented Trinidad and Tobago and addressed members via virtual transmission at this forum hosted by the Government of Cuba. Also in attendance virtually and in person were Ministers and representatives from Iran, Uganda, Bhutan, Saint Lucia, Nicaragua and other nations.
Minister Beckles’ contribution will be considered in the adoption of a Final Declaration that is one of the key outcomes of the meeting. The draft Final Declaration will be negotiated in advance by the member states of the G77 plus China at the headquarters of the United Nations Development Programme.
Planning and Development Minister Pennelope Beckles promotes the implementation of nature based solutions to fight the effects of climate change at Meeting of G77 Ministers and High Authorities. In this photo, June 30, Minister Beckles visits a vegetable garden using natural planting solutions and encouraging pollinators at Brazil Secondary School.
