Barbados: The Small Nation Making a Big Impact

The countries least responsible for creating climate change are often those who are first to feel its effects. Nowhere is this truer than in Barbados.​ By 2050, climate impacts could cost the Caribbean $22 billion annually.​ Barbados isn’t waiting to be saved. Their flagship Bridgetown Initiative is more than climate finance – it’s a new framework for global leadership. It has seen: ​ $700m loss & damage fund for 70 vulnerable nations​ $100bn commitment from the G20 for developing countries​ Barbados may be small, but its leadership is reshaping diplomacy, proving that those on the frontlines of climate change must also be at the front of climate solutions. Learn more: https://earthshotprize.org/winners-fi... -- The Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William in 2020, is the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award. Our mission is simple: Urgency + Optimism = Action. Each year, we identify, celebrate and back groundbreaking climate leaders across five Earthshots: Clean Our Air, Fix Our Climate, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Protect and Restore Nature – awarding £1M to five Winners and connecting all 15 Finalists to a global network of funders, businesses, and communities. Subscribe to our channel to see how together, we can repair our planet. -- Learn more about The Earthshot Prize here: https://earthshotprize.org/ The Earthshot Prize on TikTok:   / earthshotprize   The Earthshot Prize on Instagram: twitter.com/TheEarthshotPrize The Earthshot Prizes on Twitter: facebook.com/TheEarthshotPrize The Earthshot Prizes on Facebook: instagram.com/TheEarthshotPrize #EarthshotPrize