Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

The most credible news source in Barbados

Energy transition target moves to 2035

December 6, 2023

Barbados as it transitions to clean energy has an ambitious plan to move to net zero by the year 2035.

On this quest to a just energy transition, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with Responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight says financing is important.

She revealed, however, that due to its size and other factors, Barbados is not able to attract the required funding.

Dr. Munro-Knight was among the panel for a forum titled ‘Small Island Developing States, A Just Energy Transition Towards a Climate Resilient Future’ at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai.

CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett meanwhile, says despite the reality of new large oil discoveries, renewable energy is a critical component of the bloc’s strategies.

About The Author

Share this!