Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell addresses COP21 Plenary in France, Monday
Negotiators from the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are intent on striking a deal to keep the global temperature rise at 1.5 degrees of pre-industrial levels.
Across the region over the past several weeks, countries have been rolling out their “1.5 to Stay Alive” Campaign to raise awareness about the effects of climate change, while building momentum for the region’s negotiating position at COP21.
St. Lucia delegation at COP21 Plenary, MondayCARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque at COP21 Plenary, Monday
Several Caribbean leaders – including Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda; Perry Christie of The Bahamas; Freundel Stuart of Barbados; Dr. Keith Mitchell of Grenada; Dr. Timothy Harris of St. Kitts and Nevis; and Dr. Kenny Anthony of St. Lucia were present at today’s opening.
