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VI Premier: US out of Paris Agreement shouldn't hinder ongoing cooperation for SIDS’
BERLIN, Germany- The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement should not hinder ongoing cooperation on climate change for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Brazil's COP30 Presidency largely dependent on LA & C'bean support- Mr E. Benito Wheatley
BRASILIA, Brazil- Mr. E. Benito Wheatley, Special Envoy from the Virgin Islands (VI), emphasised the crucial role that support from Latin America and the Caribbean plays in achieving a just outcome for the Brazilian Presidency of COP30 at the upcoming climate change talks in Belém, Brazil.
Baroness Brown of Cambridge pledges support for VI on Climate Change
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.
VI delegation to UK next week to include Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will lead a delegation to the United Kingdom (UK) next week, September 9 to 13, 2024, where meetings will be held with the newly appointed Minister for Overseas Territories, Stephen J. Doughy, MP and others from across the new Parliament, to continue building a modern partnership with the UK based on mutual trust, respect, cultural understanding, and support.
VI to host OECS 11th Council of Ministers Meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) from July 2 to 4, 2024.
UN told about VI landslides; Climate Change vulnerabilities
NEW YORK, NY, USA– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has petitioned the UN C-24 Committee for what he called "climate justice" for countries that remain vulnerable to Climate Change, using heavy rains and landslides in the VI as an example.
VI urges UN climate chief on support as active hurricane season gets underway
ST JOHN’S Antigua- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr Simon E.K. Stiell on support to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to help in the response to the negative impacts of climate change as the islands face stronger and more frequent storms, heavier rains, flash flooding and sea level rise.
VI & UN positioning Eastern Caribbean SIDS for climate & development finance
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- In response to the high costs faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to adapt to the negative effects of climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and United Nations (UN) are collaborating to help position several Eastern Caribbean governments to gain better access to development finance for sustainable development and climate resilience.
Farmers sensitised on ‘regenerative agriculture’ for productive farming
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the agriculture and Fisheries market 2024 gets on the way, farmers have come together to discuss agriculture methods in the Virgin Islands and learn of new methods of farming in territory.
EPA awards $500K to USVI for climate pollution reduction planning
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The U.S Environmental Protection Agency is taking more steps toward supporting the U.S. Virgin Islands' efforts to combat climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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