The United Nations has signed a Declaration of Intent to formalise its participation in Guyana’s Global Biodiversity Alliance, which will see greater cooperation from the international body on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience and global knowledge exchange.
The Declaration of Intent was signed on Monday between Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira on behalf of the Guyana Government and UN Resident Coordinator, Jean Kamau, on behalf of the United Nations.
President Irfaan Ali said the partnership reflects Guyana’s long-standing commitment to responsible stewardship of its forests, biodiversity and natural resources.
He expressed that the signing by the United Nations on to the Global Biodiversity Alliance, led by Guyana, is a powerful affirmation that biodiversity protection and the sustainable management of natural resources must remain central to global development.
The UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Jean Kamau said the United Nations is pleased to join the important initiative, which closely aligns with the world’s shared objectives of sustainable development goals (SDGs) while championing South-South cooperation.
In a statement, the President’s Office explained that through the Declaration of Intent, the Government of Guyana and the United Nations have reaffirmed their shared commitments to integrating biodiversity considerations into national development planning and sustainable investment frameworks, in line with Guyana’s vision of pursuing development that is inclusive, low-carbon, and climate-resilient.
The Declaration also underscores the importance of inclusive participation and the meaningful engagement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, whose knowledge, stewardship and lived experience are essential to biodiversity conservation.
The Partnership is expected to contribute to stronger coordination, data-sharing and information exchange on biodiversity action within the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, while supporting Guyana’s ongoing leadership in climate and biodiversity diplomacy.
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