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European Union Delegation in Barbados
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The official account of the European Union Delegation to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM 🇪🇺

Find out more: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/barbados_en?s=132

#EUDiplomacy
Today is the EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis 🌏🕯️

Behind every statistic is a human story: homes lost, lives disrupted, and communities forever changed.
July 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Through #Seanergy2025 & engagements, participants strengthened ties with CARICOM/CARIFORUM/OECS, advancing shared climate & energy goals.

This embodies the #GlobalGateway strategy for a sustainable Caribbean future.

#InvestInTheCaribbean #OceanEnergy
June 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Ocean-based Renewable Energy in the Caribbean Study Tour has concluded!

This vital initiative brought together ministries & authorities from across the Caribbean & OECS to deepen regional collaboration.

#GlobalGateway #CaribbeanEUCooperation
June 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🤝 The goals:

🟢 Stronger alliances
🟢 Shared intelligence
🟢 Legal reform
🟢 Joint cross-border action

All while upholding human rights and the rule of law.

#SecurityCooperation #RuleOfLaw
June 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
👥 CARICOM Member States, the Caribbean Court of Justice, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, RSS & CARICOM IMPACS joined high-level talks on:

— Cybercrime
— Human trafficking
— Illegal arms trade

#EUCaribbean #RegionalSecurity
June 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🔍 Transnational organised crime doesn’t stop at borders — and neither should our solutions.

400+ officials from Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean met in Lima for the 1st annual #ELPACCTO meeting to step up the fight against cross-border criminal networks.
June 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
These interactive sessions with EU experts & developers will scale up sustainable solutions & advance shared climate/energy goals.

A key step for the region's green transition under #GlobalGateway.

#SustainableEnergy #EUCaribbeanPartnership #EUCaribbeanPartners
June 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Fostering Caribbean-European investment in sustainable energy!

Caribbean officials participated in tailored training, boosting capacity in offshore & ocean energy, covering feasibility, impact, regulatory processes & project management.

#MarineEnergy #InvestInTheCaribbean
June 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Beyond discussions, vital bilateral meetings are mobilizing European innovation & investment for marine energy infrastructure. Deepening collaboration with CARICOM, CARIFORUM, and OECS for shared goals.

#InvestInTheCaribbean #GlobalGateway
June 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#Seaenergy2025 Kicks Off!

The Caribbean delegation is live in France for the premier offshore renewable energy event, as part of their Study Tour.

They'll engage in key panels, including "Unlocking marine energy in the Caribbean" with OceanEnergyEU

#OceanEnergy
June 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This initiative is more than just a site visit — it’s about building capacity, sharing knowledge, and empowering technical actors in the Caribbean to adapt, replicate, and scale marine energy solutions across the region.

#GlobalGateway #EUCaribbeanPartnership
June 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The European Union is deepening cooperation with the Caribbean on sustainable energy.

As part of the Marine Renewable Energy Study Tour, delegations from Caribbean governments and institutions visited the Wind-Pumped Hydro project in the Canary Islands.
June 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We then travelled south to the Technological Institute of the Canary Islands (ITC) in Pozo Izquierdo. There, we explored several other forward-looking initiatives in the field of marine energy.
June 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Caribbean delegation began the day at the Island Energy Agency of Gran Canaria, where we received a concise and inspiring overview of the island’s energy transition strategy and flagship projects.
June 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The visit  – organised by Expertise France under the Euroclima programme- introduces the Caribbean country delegations to innovative ocean-based renewable energy technologies, including OTEC, wave energy, floating solar PV, and floating wind projects.
June 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Yesterday, the European Union — through its Delegation in Barbados — visited PLOCAN in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, alongside delegations from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and The Bahamas, CCREEE and the OECS Commission.
June 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Caribbean is steering toward new opportunities that harness its full sustainable energy potential
June 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🌍 This World Environment Day is a reminder: plastic pollution is still all around us — from coastlines to open waters.

But across the Caribbean, work is underway to change that.
June 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
💡An example? FUSE Caribbean — a collaboration between European and Caribbean businesses in Barbados and throughout the region that’s turning plastic waste into long-lasting boards, pavers, and other building materials. Made here. Used here. Cutting down landfill and giving your waste a second life.
June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We discussed Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Island State Agenda & how the 🇪🇺 #GlobalGateway can support it, including by mobilising European public & private actors, bringing together expertise, technology, skills, investment, financing to support the energy transition of 🇰🇳.
June 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Very good meeting with Hon. Senator Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
June 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The European Union 🇪🇺 participated in the Global Sustainable Island Summit 3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳
June 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What an evening in Barbados!

Hosting friends, partners, and colleagues from across the region for Europe Day at the EU Residence in Barbados was an absolute delight 🇪🇺
May 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🌍 What does Europe Day mean in today’s world — and right here in the Caribbean? 🤝

Our Ambassador reflects on shared values, global challenges, and why this partnership matters more than ever.
May 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🇳🇱 Dutch company Fuse Caribbean is working with 🇧🇧 B’s Recycling and 🛠️ Kooyman Barbados to launch EkoDuro Pavers: turning used plastics into durable tiles, pavers, and benches—right here in Barbados.

No more exporting. No more landfilling.
May 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM