OECS advances strategic partnerships at Global Green Growth Week 2025

Published on November 24, 2025

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has successfully concluded a strategic, high-impact mission to Global Green Growth Week (GGGW).

This included participation in the 14th Session of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Assembly and the 18th Session of its Council, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 27 October to 31 October 2025.

During Global Green Growth Week, the Director General Dr. Didacus Jules participated in the following major events, which served as critical advocacy platforms for OECS Member States:

• Mobilising Sustainable Finance in Caribbean and Pacific SIDS
• Advancing Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Green Growth
• Assembly and Council (Joint Session)

Among the achievements of the Mission, were the following:

• Commitment to develop an OECS-GGGI Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Framework focused on AI for climate resilience, education, and governance.
• Agreement with NAIRL to explore Scholarships, Internships, and Joint Research Opportunities for OECS youth in advanced AI fields.
• Initiation of Work on a Regional Carbon Pricing and MRV Framework to expand economic opportunities for OECS Member States.
• Exploration of a Sustainable Mobility Programme including e-mobility, marine transport, and urban low-emissions initiatives.
• Strengthened Partnerships for Renewable Energy Transition and Green Schools with emphasis on energy efficiency, microgrids, and solar systems for educational institutions.