PM Browne Seeks Climate Funding to Protect Homes, Coastlines and Key Infrastructure
The prime minister met with Green Climate Fund officials at COP31 to discuss financing for resilient housing, coastal protection and renewable energy.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has asked the Green Climate Fund to help Antigua and Barbuda finance safer housing for vulnerable families, restore eroding shorelines and strengthen the country’s main seaport and airport against climate threats.
Browne met with Green Climate Fund Executive Director Mafalda Duarte and members of her team on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. The talks also covered how the country could access more funding for renewable energy and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
The prime minister highlighted the need to make homes safer for households most exposed to extreme weather. He also sought support for coastal protection and shoreline restoration, citing erosion as a major concern.
The country’s seaport and airport were also among the priorities Browne raised. Both are vital to tourism and trade, and the prime minister called for investment to make them more resilient to climate impacts.
The two sides discussed mobilising additional resources and developing a programme to speed up adaptation projects and expand renewable energy. Browne stressed that small island developing states need reliable access to long-term financing to protect communities and keep essential infrastructure operating as climate risks grow.
The meeting formed part of Antigua and Barbuda’s push at COP31 to secure financing and technical support for its climate priorities.
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