UN Showcases Joint Sustainability Efforts at Regional Exhibition in Antigua and Barbuda

The United Nations team in Antigua and Barbuda, comprising the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, joined the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and regional partners for the Environmental Sustainability Exhibition, held from April 28 to 30, 2025, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus.

Held alongside the 118th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on Environment and Sustainable Development, the exhibition served as a platform to highlight sustainable solutions, regional cooperation, and youth-led innovation across the Caribbean.

Through a joint UN exhibition, the participating agencies demonstrated the power of collaboration under the One United Nations approach. Visitors explored impactful projects supporting climate resilience, education, disaster preparedness, and sustainable infrastructure, many of which are already making a difference in Antigua and Barbuda.

One of the standout features was the Climate Leaders Fellowship Programme, where students and trainees showcased practical inventions, such as hurricane shutters, school bookshelves, and park benches, crafted from sustainable materials using tools provided by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Build Project. These innovations offered a glimpse into how the next generation is building climate-smart communities from the ground up.

The exhibition also featured regional and local exhibitors, including several organizations from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), working across sectors such as marine conservation, renewable energy, and waste management. Interactive exhibits and demonstrations engaged visitors of all ages, while guided tours for school groups introduced young minds to green careers and the importance of protecting natural resources.