In a major gesture of gratitude, Dominica introduced its intention to bestow the Sisserou Award of Honour, its second-highest nationwide award, upon the UK and Canada.
This recognition stems from their pivotal roles in aiding the island nation in its pursuit of turning into the world’s first resilient nation.
A journey in direction of resilience
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit commemorated the event in the course of the closure ceremony of the Local weather Resilience Execution Company for Dominica (CREAD).
He highlighted the monumental journey embarked upon practically seven years in the past, following the catastrophic influence of Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Skerrit emphasised the need to undertake a ‘construct again higher’ strategy to mitigate future dangers.
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Acknowledging collective efforts
Skerrit credited the devoted efforts of CREAD in reworking Dominica right into a beacon of local weather resilience.
He lauded the worldwide group’s recognition of Dominica’s achievements, showcasing the potential when leaders act decisively to handle urgent challenges.
Regardless of acknowledging the journey’s ongoing nature, Skerrit expressed satisfaction within the spectacular strides made in bolstering resilience.
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CREAD: Image of resilience
The Prime Minister highlighted CREAD’s instrumental function in fostering resilience and innovation. From capacity-building initiatives to coverage improvement, CREAD has performed a pivotal function in enhancing catastrophe mitigation and restoration efforts.
Skerrit emphasised the group’s plain influence, capturing the eye of world entities and underscoring Dominica’s management in environmental consciousness and local weather motion.
Continued dedication
As CREAD’s tenure concludes, Skerrit underscored the significance of persisting within the journey in direction of local weather resilience.
Whereas important progress has been achieved, he burdened the necessity to consolidate and fortify good points amidst the persistent challenges posed by local weather change.
Trying forward, Skerrit affirmed Dominica’s unwavering dedication to reaching full resilience by 2030, recognizing the crucial of sustained collective motion.
