UN Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Launches 2024 Annual Results Report: Showcasing Collective Action, Resilience and SDG Progress

The 2024 UN Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Multi-Country Office  Annual Report, showcases the collective efforts of the UN Sub-regional Team in partnership with regional Governments, civil society and other development partners, undertaken during the past year. 

 While 2024 was a challenging year, with the impact of Hurricane Beryl, it enhanced collaboration, innovation and partnerships, to amplify the UN’s work and impact across the region, while specifically addressing the needs of the most vulnerable. 

  Progress Despite Challenges

In a year characterized by various shocks, including natural disasters, the 2024 Annual Report highlights our key  achievements in support of  Governments’ national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Efforts to advance the Global Goals saw significant progress, with private sector companies across the region supporting the UN’s #ACTNOW Campaign. 

Reflecting on the past year, UN Resident Coordinator, Simon Springett, acknowledged the significant challenges faced by Caribbean SIDS, ranging from economic uncertainty and humanitarian crises  to the intensifying impacts of climate change. He, however, noted the remarkable resilience demonstrated by the Governments and people of the region, including in response to Hurricane Beryl. 

“Yet, through collaboration, innovation, and determination, we have collectively worked towards addressing these challenges, reinforcing the principles of multilateralism and regional and global solidarity.”
 

Leaving No One Behind

In 2024, the UN Team continued efforts to ensure that the needs of individuals and groups who are most vulnerable and at highest risk of being left behind were prioritized. 

Through enhanced legislation and advocacy initiatives , including a March for Inclusion in Grenada, Youth Peace Walk in Saint Lucia , and a Red Shoes Project in Barbados, to support survivors of Gender-based Violence, the UN joined with partners and stakeholders to foster inclusive development  and to champion the inclusion of vulnerable groups. Efforts also included the advancement of anti-discrimination measures for women, girls, and the LGBTQI+ community. The UN supported the amplification of youth voices in decision-making, and inclusion of persons living with disabilities in its advocacy efforts. 

Despite the  progress made, the Resident Coordinator, emphasized that there was still more work to be done. 

"As we move forward, we must continue to harness collective will, innovation, and partnerships to bridge gaps in financing for development, scale up climate action, education, healthcare, gender equality, and social protection."

Looking Forward with Hope

The 2024  Annual Results Report concludes with a message of hope, underscoring the power of collaboration in overcoming adversity. The UN remains committed to ensuring our collective efforts to promote a sustainable future for all as we advance towards the 2030 Agenda. 

Download the Report

The 2024 Annual Results Report is available for download  https://bit.ly/UNAnnualReport24