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Baroness Brown of Cambridge pledges support for VI on Climate Change

-the Baroness is Chair of Adaptation Committee
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley along with some members of the Virgin Islands (VI) delegation currently in the United Kingdom (UK) held a meeting with the Chair of the Adaption Committee, Baroness Brown of Cambridge on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Photo: Facebook/Office of the Premier
During the Virgin Islands (VI) delegation meeting with Baroness Brown of Cambridge on September 11, 2024, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), emphasised the urgent need for the United Kingdom government’s awareness regarding the VI’s vulnerability to intensified storms and rainfall linked to climate change. Photo: Facebook/Office of the Premier
During the Virgin Islands (VI) delegation meeting with Baroness Brown of Cambridge on September 11, 2024, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), emphasised the urgent need for the United Kingdom government’s awareness regarding the VI’s vulnerability to intensified storms and rainfall linked to climate change. Photo: Facebook/Office of the Premier
LONDON, England, UK- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7), along with some members of the Virgin Islands (VI) delegation currently in the United Kingdom (UK), held a meeting with the Chair of the Adaption Committee, Baroness Brown of Cambridge.

The team met with the Baroness on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, to address the pressing climate challenges facing the Territory.

Baroness Brown pledges support for VI's climate change fight

According to an update from the Office of the Premier on social media, the Premier emphasised the urgent need for the UK government’s awareness regarding the VI’s vulnerability to intensified storms and rainfall linked to climate change.

During the meeting, Baroness Brown pledged her support in securing access to climate change funds through the United Nations and advancing critical risk assessments, reinforcing the collective commitment to climate resilience.

Climate change experts engaged

Earlier in the week, the VI delegation engaged with climate change experts to explore strategies for accessing vital resources to combat the impacts of climate change. Their discussions focused on enhancing institutional capacity, integrating financial services with blue finance initiatives, and for advocating for access to climate finance and technical assistance to strengthen the Territory’s resilience.

4 Responses to “Baroness Brown of Cambridge pledges support for VI on Climate Change”

  • WTF (12/09/2024, 09:56) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    We don't want to do the stuff... just send us the money.
  • Real (12/09/2024, 10:10) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    climate change lol what a joke
  • The BS (12/09/2024, 10:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Climate change support but the infrastructure is in shambles.
    Make it make sense please!
  • Colonialist (12/09/2024, 11:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    True to form. These former colonizers never assist with infrastructural development. She is going to seek funding through the UN. What is England doing to assist? Invite her to come and visit us. I am sure after the ride from the airport to town she will give us the technical expertise and funding to rebuild the roads. I would be glad if they even manage the funding themselves. Don't even mention Sea Cows Bay. When are they going to assist us to build the infrastructure that are resilient to climate change. We don't need any studies to put money in first world consultant pockets. We need the technical expertis on the ground to design, supervise and even build the required indrastructure.


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