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Committee highlights active engagement and thematic progress at Trade and Environment Week
World Trade Organization
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July 4, 2025
Trade and Environment Week 2025 The WTO Secretariat report on the event highlighted the active engagement and vibrant discussions that took place throughout Trade and Environment Week as members and stakeholders explored the evolving relationship...
IDRF Engages in Critical Mental Health Dialogue at CARPHA's 69th Annual Health Conference in Barbados
EIN Presswire
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May 9, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, May 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) is pleased to have participated in the 69th Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Annual Health Conference, held in Bridgetown,...
Barbados Healthcare Medical Tourism Market Size, Navigating Growth Opportunities and Forecasted Outlook from 2024-2033
EIN Presswire
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March 26, 2025
The Barbados Healthcare Medical Tourism market is expected to grow from an estimated USD 310.1 billion in 2024 to USD 510.7 billion in 2033, at a CAGR of 5.70%. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Barbados Healthcare...
Committee advances discussions on trade-related climate measures and technology transfer
World Trade Organization
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April 3, 2025
Trade-related climate measures Members discussed two new proposals, namely the Republic of Korea's communication titled “Key Considerations for Trade-related Climate Measures (TrCMs): Suggested approaches toward a sustainable future” and the...
CTO Secretary-General Highlights Urgent Need for Climate Action at ITB Berlin
EIN Presswire
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March 18, 2025
BERLIN, GERMANY, March 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper called for immediate and tangible climate action, financing and collaboration to protect tourism-dependent...
Members focus on specific sectors and MC14 objectives in environmental sustainability discussions
World Trade Organization
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March 11, 2025
"MC14 is now within sight. We the co-convenors, and the facilitators of the Working Groups, are all focused on having this year's set of meetings be as concrete and productive as possible so that we can achieve the ambitious outcomes for MC14...
CTO Launches Reimagine Plan for Caribbean Tourism at Caribbean Week in New York
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year roadmap to transform the region’s tourism sector, officially launching its Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 during...
CTO Highlights Tourism Sustainability in Quarterly Webinar Series
EIN Presswire
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January 25, 2025
The first webinar in the series is scheduled for February 17 and will provide actionable strategies related to carbon footprint reduction BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, January 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) kicks...
Severe Heatwave Hits England, Expanding Health Alert Nationwide
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A severe heatwave continues to scorch the UK, with vast sections of England now under heightened health warnings as temperatures soar. On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) broadened its amber heat-health alert, adding more...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Members take stock of sustainability discussions, consider objectives for MC14
World Trade Organization
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December 4, 2024
"We have worked hard. We collectively advanced our knowledge and our shared understanding. We have learned from our peers, and we have learned from stakeholders," Ambassador Ronald Saborío Soto of Costa Rica, TESSD co-convenor, said at the final...
CTO to Champion Caribbean Climate Resilience at COP29 in Baku
EIN Presswire
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November 20, 2024
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will bring its advocacy to the global stage at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently taking place in Baku,...
LEAP, globally popular software for energy, climate mitigation, and air pollution planning, to be offered free to an additional 54 countries
Stockholm Environment Institute
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November 14, 2024
Screenshot from LEAP: Emissions variations by location. The countries eligible for free LEAP licenses now include all upper-middle-countries and most Small Island Developing States (SIDS), making the tool freely available to governments,...
CTO Leader Emphasizes Innovation and Sustainability at World Travel Market
EIN Presswire
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November 8, 2024
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) reinforced its forward-thinking approach to travel and tourism on Tuesday at World Travel Market in London, where Secretary-General & CEO...
Luxury And Exclusivity Comes To Barbados: Royalton CHIC Resorts to Debut on the Island
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 31, 2024
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Diamond Resorts, boasting the Caribbean’s most diverse portfolio of all-inclusive brands, is excited to announce its expansion into Barbados with the introduction of Royalton CHIC...
Members spotlight development issues in trade and environmental sustainability discussions
World Trade Organization
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October 30, 2024
"Here we are at the end of 2024 and MC14 isn't that far away. We're committed to having concrete outcomes and so as part of achieving that, this session will be important," said Richard Tarasofsky of Canada, which co-convenes TESSD together with...
IDB and IDB Invest Approve Over $2 Billion for Biodiversity in 2023
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 29, 2024
CALI, Colombia, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest approved together more than $2 billion in nature finance in 2023, nearly 13% of total approvals, with more than half meeting the higher...
Reducing the burden of antimicrobial resistance on societies and our environment
UN Environmental Program
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September 26, 2024
H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the General Assembly H.E. Mr. Robert Rae, President of the Economic and Social Council H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Ms. Gabriella Balasa, AMR...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a meeting of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocates group
Prime Minister of Canada
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September 21, 2024
CANADA, September 21 - Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated virtually in a meeting of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Advocates group, convened by the Secretary-General of the UN, António Guterres. Prime...
CTO Welcomes New Sustainable Tourism Consultant
EIN Presswire
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September 13, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, September 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the appointment of Trinidad and Tobago national Narendra Ramgulam as its new Sustainable Tourism Consultant. Ramgulam brings a...