Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis delivered the keynote address at the opening ceremony for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Mr. Davis told attendees that The Bahamas is prioritizing resilience. He said, “this is not only an environmental imperative, it is an economic one. Moreover, The Bahamas has taken a leadership role in innovative financing mechanisms. From debt for nature swaps to climate resilience funds we are working to unlock the capital needed for adaptation at scale. Because for small island states, adaptation is not optional. It is essential. But let me be clear, while we are proud of what we are doing we know that no country, especially no small island nation, can meet this challenge alone.”
The IPCC meeting is being held at British Colonial Hotel in downtown Nassau. More than two hundred climate scientists are in the country which is the largest ever in the Caribbean. Mr. Davis said, “science must remain at the heart of climate action. It must guide us, challenge us and when necessary compel us to act more boldly. At a time when the world can sometimes feel divided the IPCC stands as a powerful example of what cooperation can achieve. Hundreds of scientists from diverse disciplines and regions working together in pursuit of what I call a shared truth.”
The conference end May 22nd.
