Martinique at the 8th Summit of the Association of Caribbean States (Day 3)

Joining Forces in the Caribbean to Tackle Climate Change

DAY 3

 Friday, March 29, 2019, at 3^th On the 8th, the final day of this major Caribbean Cooperation event,^th Summit of the Association of Caribbean States on the theme: «Uniting Our Efforts in the Caribbean to Address Climate Change,» attended by Caribbean heads of state and/or government.

Representatives from each country took turns speaking on the topic and on the need to join forces.

It was in this vein that Alfred Marie-Jeanne, President of the Executive Council of the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique, stated during his remarks*: «Our work today is part of this long historical process of strengthening our unity.  Our Action Plan demonstrates our commitment to limiting the harmful impacts of climate change and to acting together for the well-being of our peoples. Our Final Declaration reflects our determination to reach a common understanding.».

Please find the following attachments:

• Speech by President Alfred Marie-Jeanne
• The Managua Declaration
• The AEC*'s 2019–2021 Action Plan

On this last point*, Martinique’s vice-chairmanship of the Special Committee on Transport was confirmed, as was its vice-chairmanship of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction.