St. Kitts And Nevis Calls For Urgent Action At The United Nations General Assembly Summit Of The Future 2024

Photo: Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke. Retrieved from sknis.gov.kn

At the Summit of the Future 2024, held on Sunday, September 22, as part of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, delivered a powerful statement calling for global urgency in addressing the challenges facing the planet and its people.

Reflecting on the words of celebrated Kittitian calypsonian and current Minister of Energy and Water, the Honourable Konris Maynard, Dr. Clarke asked a vital question: “Are we waiting blindly for 2030, or will we act now to save people and the planet?” This question, she said, serves as a call to action for the international community as the world approaches critical milestones in the fight against climate change and social inequities.

Dr. Clarke emphasised that the Summit of the Future provides a crucial opportunity for reflection and recalibration toward shared global goals of equity, justice, and self-determination, as outlined in the United Nations Charter. She further stressed the importance of rebuilding trust, echoing sentiments shared by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.