Climate Change Green Paper: A Snapshot

Climate change affects us all and takes an informed citizenry to react. The Virgin Islands Climate Change Green Paper and this “Snapshot” version have been produced to help the general public, stakeholders in affected sectors and policy makers learn more about the emerging issue of climate change, its projected impacts locally, our vulnerabilities, adaptation options and our capacity to respond.

It is hoped that the Green Paper will generate informal discussion about climate change and ultimately put the public and policy makers in a strong position to meaningfully contribute to the development of a Climate Change Adaptation Policy and Strategy through participation in an ongoing public consultation process.

The Conservation and Fisheries Department in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour would like to extend an invitation to the general public to attend a public meeting to provide feedback on the VI Climate Change Green Paper.  The meeting will take place on Monday, 20th September 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Central Administration Complex Breezeway.  Please make a very special effort to attend.