Gaston Browne Advocates for Climate Justice at the UN

Sun Oct 19 2025 23:28:09 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Antigua & Barbuda's Prime Minister, Gaston 'Gassy Dread' Browne, passionately appeals for climate reparations, emphasizing the urgency of financing that fits climate needs while advocating for ocean stewardship during his UN address.

During a recent address at the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua & Barbuda called for immediate action on climate justice and reparations. By emphasizing the importance of financing that is aligned with climate needs and fostering ocean stewardship, Browne articulated a vision of equity over charity for small island nations. His passionate message resonated through a mix of Rastafarian compassion and legal pragmatism, capturing the attention of the global community.

Gaston Browne Advocates for Climate Justice at the UN

Climate Justice • Reparations • SIDS Leadership

Antigua & Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston “Gassy Dread” Browne, paired Rastafarian-rooted compassion with legal pragmatism in his recent UN address, stressing that small states seek equity, not charity.

Gaston Browne with Antigua & Barbuda delegation — Packed hall, full delegation. E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, leads Antigua & Barbuda’s diplomatic flank as Browne advances climate justice and reparations.

Music: The anthem “Love Is The Way” anchors Browne’s line: compassion as method, law as backbone, pragmatism as vehicle.

This is not hostility. It is the logic of the law. It is justice. Small states are not asking for charity—we ask for equity, for finance that fits risk.— Prime Minister Gaston Browne

Three Pillars for Action

1) Financing That Fits Climate Horizons

Introducing low fixed rates and climate-resilient debt clauses.

2) Loss & Damage That Pays Fast

Ensuring predictable, rapid funding aligned with need.

3) Ocean Stewardship as Economic Power

Investing in blue carbon to boost economies while maintaining environmental integrity.

Why It Matters

Equity over Charity: A focus on reparations viewed as debt justice.
Implementation-ready: Promoting financial mechanisms to assist directly affected states.
Security through Oceans: The ocean is vital for food and economic growth for island nations.