The Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs will speak this coming week on Bermuda’s efforts to become a climate risk capital at a forum in Brussels.

A government spokesman said Walter Roban will address close to 150 delegates at the Green Overseas Climate Finance Forum which runs from Monday to Friday.

He will speak on climate resilience and highlight conservation and decarbonisation initiatives on the island.

Mr Roban said: “Bermuda is proud to stand alongside our fellow overseas territories and international partners in the global fight against climate change.

“This forum offers a crucial opportunity to share knowledge, collaborate on solutions, and ensure that small island nations like ours have the tools and resources to build resilience and thrive in a rapidly changing climate.

“Our efforts to position Bermuda as a climate risk capital and invest in conservation and decarbonisation are part of our broader commitment to a sustainable future for all.”

Funded by the European Union, the GOCFF is a $19.6 million project which was implemented by the technical co-operation agency Expertise France.

The project is aimed at accelerating the green energy transition and increase the climate resilience of EU and UK overseas countries and territories.

Delegates attending the event include representatives from overseas country and territory governments, or OCTs, along with the private sector and civil society organisations including youth representatives.

In addition, attendees are drawn from international and regional funds and organisations, as well as the EU and Britain.

The spokesman said the OCTs will share experiences on accessing and using climate finance, exploring further opportunities for collective action.

They will pull together resources to improve their capacity to secure climate finance, invest in climate adaptation and mitigation, and enhance overall climate and financial resilience.

Other initiatives include the development of a “framework of action” to highlight opportunities at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, and beyond

The spokesman said delegates will identify priorities for strengthening climate finance mechanisms to be presented to governments for consideration, and schedule steps for collective advocacy to access to multilateral climate funds.

During his visit, Mr Roban will meet with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action and renewable energy stakeholders.

Additionally, the Government of Bermuda's Brussels Office is to cohost a round table meeting on biodiversity and climate change with the UK Mission to the EU.