REGIONAL FIRST:
Antigua and Barbuda Sets the Pace for Climate Finance Readiness
Highlighting the kick-off of H2 Asset Inc.’s in-country mission with the Ministry of Finance of Antigua and Barbuda, which focused on strategic planning, climate finance access, concept note and project proposal development, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and climate finance tracking, all grounded in a Caribbean-rooted and globally engaged perspective.
In 2024, H2 Asset Inc. began a transformative consultancy with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to support strategic alignment and climate finance access. This month, a major milestone was achieved the first in-country mission of the consultancy, designed to build institutional capacity across government systems.
“We are not here simply to deliver outputs, but to build meaningful relationships, exchange knowledge, and contribute to a lasting climate legacy.”
— Albert Chesney, CEO, H2 Asset Inc.
On Day 1, the focus was on:
– Reviewing a proposed Strategic Planning Framework (SPF) that establishes a long-term, climate-resilient investment roadmap that is systemic, investment-ready, and community-owned, which will position Antigua and Barbuda as a regional exemplar in bridging global ambition with local transformation.
– Embedding climate finance tracking into national budgets
– Aligning national efforts with the GCF Multi-Year Readiness Programme
– Strengthening the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework
This in-country mission is more than a technical visit — it’s a regional model of how SIDS can:
· Strengthen institutional capacity
· Mobilize climate finance
· Translate national goals into bankable projects
If you’re a Caribbean government aiming to scale your NDCs, climate ambitions, or funding access….. Antigua is setting the standard. SIDS-led. Regionally connected. Globally strategic.
