Prime Minister Gaston Browne will lead Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation to the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, from 5–21 November 2025.

World leaders, international agencies, and senior officials will gather to advance climate action, with discussions focused on renewable energy, carbon markets, and financing for adaptation and loss and damage.

Mr Browne is expected to continue pressing for climate justice and sustainable financing, highlighting the vulnerability of Small Island Developing States to rising seas and extreme weather.

The delegation includes Climate Ambassador Ruleta Camacho-Thomas, Environment Director Diann Black-Layne, and technical officers from the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs.

Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph will join later for the Ministerial Segment to participate in talks on environmental health and resilience.