Natural Resources and Labour Minister Mitch Turnbull attended and moderated a virtual regional forum on climate change last month, and before it got under way he stood in the Feb. 10 House of Assembly meeting and explained some of the goals set by the Caribbean and Latin America to address the global crisis.
The Parliamentary Observatory on Climate Change and Just Transition is a joint initiative pursued by regional countries, and Mr. Turnbull said the collaboration is a valuable tool when it comes to establishing environmental legislation and other protections. The group met on Feb. 13, and Mr. Turnbull said its aim was to work toward goals agreed upon at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in November 2021 and subsequent meetings.
“What makes partnerships like the OPCC crucial is the pooling of resources,” he said on Feb. 10. “Larger countries with access to abundant human and technical resources have the luxury of managing climate change independently. We, however, have to be strategic about our investments and smart about our partnerships.” Mr. Turnbull said his ministry is committed to making changes. “Our aim at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is to write legislation, policies and procedures that are backed by research of best practices across the world,” he said. “Our aim is to be socially responsible and financially effective.”