SDG Float launched for Antigua Carnival

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the United Nations Resident Coordinator Country Office in Antigua and Barbuda, have partnered to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the nation's 2024 Carnival Celebrations.

This initiative, which takes the form of a carnival float promoting food security through a simulated backyard garden, highlighting the associated SDGs, is the brainchild of the Honourable E. P Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, who until just prior to the start of the carnival celebrations, held the ministerial responsibility for the Ministry of Agriculture.  He explained the rationale behind his idea:

"Sustainable development is the pathway to preserving a bright future for all our people as it offers a framework promoting inclusivity, economic growth generation, prosperity, poverty alleviation, zero hunger, partnership good health and well- being amongst others."

Boasting a kaleidoscope of colours, the float  is representative of a typical Antiguan and Barbudan backyard consisting of several fruit trees, including banana trees, the world famous Antigua Black Pineapple and seedlings, a water source and catchment facilities, a pond for fishing and the world renowned frigate bird flying overhead. Dominating the  front of the float is a majestic colour wheel referencing the seventeen United Nations SDGs. Additionally, the SDGs goals directly linked to food security , SDGs 2, 3, 5, 6,8,10, 14 and 15,  are separately highlighted.

Continue reading this story at the website of UN Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.