Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs Michael Joseph is participating in the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum 2026, which opened today in Berlin, Germany. According to Antigua News Room, the minister is among a distinguished group of high-level representatives drawn from governments, international organisations, and development institutions.
The two-day forum brings together global leaders, policymakers, and development partners to strengthen cooperation on climate mobility and advance practical, scalable solutions that support adaptation, resilience, and sustainable development.
As climate change continues to affect communities worldwide, climate mobility is increasingly recognised as a critical issue intersecting environmental protection, governance, public health, and socioeconomic development.
Senior officials participating alongside Minister Joseph include Nilda Borges da Mata, Minister of Environment, Youth and Sustainable Tourism of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe; Diaz Faisal Malik Hendropriyono, Vice-Minister of Environment of Indonesia; Noelia Souque, Ambassador for Cross-Border Cooperation of Andorra; M.T. Oshurbayev, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan; Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia; and Daniel M. Best, President of the Caribbean Development Bank.
Minister Joseph is being supported at the forum by Antigua and Barbuda's Climate Ambassador, Ruleta Camacho-Thomas, whose work continues to advance the country's climate advocacy efforts at both the regional and international level.
Discussions at the forum are expected to focus on strengthening policy responses, enhancing resilience, and fostering partnerships to support vulnerable populations affected by climate-related displacement and migration.
Minister Joseph's participation signals Antigua and Barbuda's continued commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change and contributing to international efforts aimed at building resilience, promoting sustainable environmental stewardship, and supporting communities facing climate-related challenges.
