Roseau, Dominica: Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit met with Princess Albert II of Monaco on the margins of the ninth “Our Ocean Convention” in Athens, Greece. The assembly featured a dialogue on a number of international considerations, equivalent to local weather change and methods of defending the marine atmosphere.
The convention which was being held below the theme- “Our Ocean-An Ocean of Potential”, ended on Wednesday with a number of diplomatic conferences and occasions.
Prime Minister Skerrit mentioned the threats to the pure atmosphere and reiterated the dedication to taking steps in direction of the worldwide challenges. He stated,” We mentioned issues of worldwide concern together with threats to our pure atmosphere and our shared dedication to strengthening our nations’ responses to evolving challenges.”
Prime Minister Dr. Skerrit arrived in Greece on April 16, 2024, to attend the 9th “Our Ocean Convention” and delivered a speech on addressing the local weather points. He emphasised on lowering the emissions of carbon and acknowledged that that is an efficient measure to mitigate the problem of local weather change and its affect.
He stated that the world is going through a disaster, and the small island nations have been making efforts to fight the problem. Nonetheless, there’s a want for steps that needs to be taken by the developed world. He known as for the collaboration and asserted on enhancing the position of the world leaders in direction of these rising international challenges.
PM Skerrit additional referred to the ocean as a pure reserve which is required to be protected and that monetary help needs to be given to the nations. He stated,” Pressing motion is required to fight climate change name for concrete measures from developed nations to scale back carbon emissions”.
Dominica is main by instance with the world’s first sperm whale reserve and in depth conservation efforts. He stated,”Let’s act now for a greater planet.”
He additionally highlighted Dominica’s efforts to protect the marine atmosphere by the current institution of world’s first Sperm Whale Reserve and urged concrete actions and advocacy from developed nations to mitigate the affect of local weather change on the oceans.