Dominica joins UN climate talks at SB64 in Bonn, engaging in negotiations on climate finance, mitigation, and policy to advance national and regional priorities
Dominica: The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment Dominica has announced that representatives from Dominica are currently in Bonn, Germany, participating in the Sixty-Fourth Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The climate change negotiations officially commenced on June 3, 2026, and will continue for eighteen days, concluding on June 20, 2026. It includes participation from different governments, international organizations, indigenous representatives, youth leaders, scientists, and civil society stakeholders from around the world who aim to address urgent climate change challenges.
Dominica has sent two representatives, including Edgar Hunter who serves as the Senior Technical Advisor and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) National Focal Point and Alice Charles, the Kalinago Development Officer within the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment.
According to the Ministry of Environment, the two will engage in different discussions, with Hunter leading negotiations of the Group of 77 (G77) and China, contributing on matters of climate finance, mitigation, and technology transfer and the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
On the other side of the table, Charles’ participation will focus on matters related to gender and climate change, indigenous people and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), creating a balance between climate policies and inclusive and equitable actions that reflect the voices of women, vulnerable communities and indigenous peoples.
The Ministry of Environment shared the significance of Dominica’s participation at SB64, stating that it is an opportunity to “strengthen international partnerships, influence global policy discussions, and advance national and regional priorities.”
The Ministry further added, “Through active participation in AOSIS and other negotiating groups, Dominica is helping to amplify the concerns and priorities of island nations that face disproportionate impacts from rising sea levels, extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and other climate-related threats.”
The Ministry shared this update on its official Facebook page, informing the citizens of the strides the Government is making in pursuing climate resilience. This was well received by the citizens who were pleased to see the country being represented on a global platform and participating on issues that greatly impact the world.