HON. PHILIP J. PIERRE WILL ADDRESS THE SUMMIT ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION MEASURES, TOMORROW.
Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre is scheduled to attend the World Leaders Summit, the precursor to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow.
Prime Minister Pierre will address the summit on Tuesday, November 2nd , and urge heads of government to commit to 1.5-degrees Celsius temperature goals and to deliver the promised, long-term financial goals for climate mitigations and adaptation which Saint Lucia and Small Island Developing States require to protect their vulnerable territories and economies.
Hon. Philip J. Pierre arrived in the United Kingdom on Saturday, October 30 , and will return to Saint Lucia on Saturday, November 6th . In his absence, Hon. Shawn Edward, Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology, and Vocational Training will act as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.
