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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jul 15

The European Union remains committed to working with the Caribbean on disaster risk management, weather forecasting, and climate services collaboration.

Let’s remember, support those affected, and push for stronger climate action 💚

🔗 europa.eu/!K7DgPj

EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis

A day to commemorate those lost to and affected by the climate crisis, and to reflect on how we can better protect our communities in a changing climate.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jul 15

Here in the Caribbean, in recent years, climate disasters have caused too many losses of life, affected thousands of people, and had a devastating impact on the economy — a clear sign that the climate crisis is happening here and now.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jul 15

Today is the EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis 🌏🕯️

Behind every statistic is a human story: homes lost, lives disrupted, and communities forever changed.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 18

Through #Seanergy2025 & engagements, participants strengthened ties with CARICOM/CARIFORUM/OECS, advancing shared climate & energy goals.

This embodies the #GlobalGateway strategy for a sustainable Caribbean future.

#InvestInTheCaribbean #OceanEnergy

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 18

The Ocean-based Renewable Energy in the Caribbean Study Tour has concluded!

This vital initiative brought together ministries & authorities from across the Caribbean & OECS to deepen regional collaboration.

#GlobalGateway #CaribbeanEUCooperation

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 17

📍The result?

A shared action plan and renewed momentum to confront transnational threats — for a safer, more secure future across all regions.

#CARICOM #GlobalPartnerships #TransnationalCrime

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 17

🤝 The goals:

🟢 Stronger alliances
🟢 Shared intelligence
🟢 Legal reform
🟢 Joint cross-border action

All while upholding human rights and the rule of law.

#SecurityCooperation #RuleOfLaw

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 17

👥 CARICOM Member States, the Caribbean Court of Justice, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, RSS & CARICOM IMPACS joined high-level talks on:

— Cybercrime
— Human trafficking
— Illegal arms trade

#EUCaribbean #RegionalSecurity

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 17

🔍 Transnational organised crime doesn’t stop at borders — and neither should our solutions.

400+ officials from Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean met in Lima for the 1st annual #ELPACCTO meeting to step up the fight against cross-border criminal networks.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 17

These interactive sessions with EU experts & developers will scale up sustainable solutions & advance shared climate/energy goals.

A key step for the region's green transition under #GlobalGateway.

#SustainableEnergy #EUCaribbeanPartnership #EUCaribbeanPartners

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 17

Fostering Caribbean-European investment in sustainable energy!

Caribbean officials participated in tailored training, boosting capacity in offshore & ocean energy, covering feasibility, impact, regulatory processes & project management.

#MarineEnergy #InvestInTheCaribbean

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 17

Beyond discussions, vital bilateral meetings are mobilizing European innovation & investment for marine energy infrastructure. Deepening collaboration with CARICOM, CARIFORUM, and OECS for shared goals.

#InvestInTheCaribbean #GlobalGateway

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 17

#Seaenergy2025 Kicks Off!

The Caribbean delegation is live in France for the premier offshore renewable energy event, as part of their Study Tour.

They'll engage in key panels, including "Unlocking marine energy in the Caribbean" with OceanEnergyEU

#OceanEnergy

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 15

This initiative is more than just a site visit — it’s about building capacity, sharing knowledge, and empowering technical actors in the Caribbean to adapt, replicate, and scale marine energy solutions across the region.

#GlobalGateway #EUCaribbeanPartnership

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 15

The European Union is deepening cooperation with the Caribbean on sustainable energy.

As part of the Marine Renewable Energy Study Tour, delegations from Caribbean governments and institutions visited the Wind-Pumped Hydro project in the Canary Islands.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 13

A day full of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration for resilient and low-carbon island development!

#EnergyTransition #IslandSolutions #EUCaribbeanPartnership

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 13

We then travelled south to the Technological Institute of the Canary Islands (ITC) in Pozo Izquierdo. There, we explored several other forward-looking initiatives in the field of marine energy.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 13

Caribbean delegation began the day at the Island Energy Agency of Gran Canaria, where we received a concise and inspiring overview of the island’s energy transition strategy and flagship projects.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 13

The focus is on strengthening partnerships to accelerate the Caribbean’s energy transition through initiatives like #GlobalGateway, promoting sustainable development via ocean-based energy solutions.

#MarineEnergy #EnergyTransition

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 13

The visit – organised by Expertise France under the Euroclima programme- introduces the Caribbean country delegations to innovative ocean-based renewable energy technologies, including OTEC, wave energy, floating solar PV, and floating wind projects.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 13

Yesterday, the European Union — through its Delegation in Barbados — visited PLOCAN in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, alongside delegations from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and The Bahamas, CCREEE and the OECS Commission.

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 13

The Caribbean is steering toward new opportunities that harness its full sustainable energy potential

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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · Jun 6

HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social met with Barbados FM Kerrie Symmonds. Exchanges on bilateral relation, shared values, commitment to international law—including on Ukraine—and regional challenges, including Haiti. In uncertain times, deeper ties matter.
The Caribbean remains a key EU partner

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European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 5

Through the EU-funded Zero Waste initiative, in partnership with UNEP, GIZ, AFD and Caribbean partners, we’re backing circular solutions — better for communities, better for the planet.

#ZeroWaste #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #WasteToWorth #GlobalGateway

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Jun 5

Over the past four years, the EU has supported efforts to reduce waste and find new uses for what would otherwise be thrown away.

#EUClimateAction #EUCaribbean #EU4Climate #EUCaribbeanPartners

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