PM Mottley named on The Independent Climate 100 List 2024
Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley continues to be internationally recognised for her advocacy for global financial reforms and her efforts to combat climate change. Ms. Mottley was named among the world’s leading environmentalists on The Independent Climate 100 List which highlights key global figures working to combat the climate crisis. The inaugural list which was released today recognises 100 of the world’s foremost environmental changemakers. The Independent says The Climate 100 List isn’t in order of importance, nor does it compare or rank one changemaker against another. Instead, it’s a celebration of the people and companies dedicated to finding positive climate solutions. Prime Minister Mottley has been highlighted for her innovative and courageous leadership in advocating for global financial reforms through the Bridgetown Initiative, which calls for a more just and equitable global financial system to support vulnerable nations battling the climate crisis. The Bridgetown Initiative which was first introduced in 2022 outlines a plan to overhaul the global financial architecture and calls on wealthier nations and international financial institutions to significantly increase their financial support for climate action. Bridgetown Initiative 3.0 was recently launched at the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua & Barbuda. This recognition by The Independent Climate 100 List 2024 follows her inclusion on TIME’s Climate List of the 100 Most Influential Leaders Driving Climate Action in 2023.