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Guyana's President Urges SIDS to Combat Climate Change

2/5/2026

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Guyana's President Irfaan Ali urged Small Island Developing States to participate in global climate discussions during his Belize Parliament address.
Ali described climate change as an existential threat, citing rising sea levels, extreme weather, and food security concerns that jeopardize livelihoods.
He said SIDS are not powerless and must leverage natural assets for market solutions.
Ali highlighted Guyana's Climate Biodiversity Alliance and Low Carbon Development Strategy to monetize forest conservation and strengthen environmental resilience.

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Guyana's President Irfaan Ali urged Small Island Developing States to participate in global climate discussions during his Belize Parliament address.
Ali described climate change as an existential threat, citing rising sea levels, extreme weather, and food security concerns that jeopardize livelihoods.
He said SIDS are not powerless and must leverage natural assets for market solutions.
Ali highlighted Guyana's Climate Biodiversity Alliance and Low Carbon Development Strategy to monetize forest conservation and strengthen environmental resilience.