Watch video of panel where the VNR was presented
THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS
In September of 2019, just one year after The Bahamas presented its first Voluntary National Review (VNR) to the United Nations, Hurricane Dorian made landfall on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama where entire towns were destroyed by Category 5 winds and storm surges of over 20 feet. As a Small Island Developing State, the effects of climate change impact us…
Introduction
The Bahamas is a low-lying, small-island, archipelagic developing state. The country has enjoyed the peaceful transition of Government within its Parliamentary democracy over its 45 years as an independent country. The economy, driven by the twin pillars of tourism and financial services, has been generally good, delivering a high quality of life for many. Nevertheless, there are some important negative trends which…
Mr. Philip S. Weech
Director
The Bahamas Environment, Science and technology (BEST) Commission
Office of the Prime Minister
The below is a listing of all partnership initiatives and voluntary commitments where Bahamas is listed as a partner or lead entity in the Partnerships for SDGs online platform
Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI)
The Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI) is an historic conservation initiative that brings together for the first time governments, companies and partners to accelerate action on conservation in the…