Browne Seeks Climate Funding to Protect Homes, Coastlines and Key Infrastructure
The prime minister met with Green Climate Fund Executive Director Mafalda Duarte at COP31 to discuss financing for climate adaptation and renewable energy in Antigua and Barbuda.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is seeking increased financing from the Green Climate Fund to help Antigua and Barbuda build safer homes for vulnerable households, protect eroding coastlines and strengthen its seaport and airport against extreme weather.
Browne raised those priorities 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 use the fund’s resources to expand renewable energy and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Housing was among the priorities Browne put forward. He said funding could help provide safer, more resilient homes for households most exposed to extreme weather.
The prime minister also sought support for coastal protection and shoreline restoration to address erosion. He highlighted the need to strengthen the country’s seaport and airport, both of which are vital to tourism and trade.
The two sides discussed how Antigua and Barbuda could mobilise additional financing and develop a programme of projects to speed up climate adaptation and expand renewable energy. The discussions focused on what the country needs to prepare for worsening climate impacts as global warming puts the 1.5°C target under increasing pressure.
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