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Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Hon. Kwame W.E. McCoy, M.P., Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, participated in the Meeting of the IPU Standing Committee on Sustainable Development, held on April 6, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel Ballroom.

The Committee convened to deliberate on a Resolution titled, "Parliamentary strategies to mitigate the long-lasting impact of conflicts, including armed conflicts, on sustainable development." The discussion formed part of the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Assembly, which is currently taking place at the International Congress Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, during the period  April 4–9, 2025.

During his intervention, Minister McCoy expressed strong support for the Resolution and emphasised its timeliness and importance. He highlighted Guyana’s proactive approach to ensuring sustainable development amid global and regional challenges. Chief among the initiatives he referenced was the Government of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS)—a pioneering framework that has facilitated the generation of revenue through carbon credit sales. These revenues have been equitably shared with 253 Indigenous communities, enabling them to undertake village development projects.

Minister McCoy also pointed to Guyana’s investment in digital empowerment through the provision of online scholarships and expanded internet access, further underscoring the Government’s commitment to human development and resilience.

Delegates from other member states echoed Minister McCoy’s sentiments, affirming the need for sustained peace, dialogue, and inclusive governance to support sustainable development efforts. The Resolution before the Committee emphasises a range of strategic actions, including the upholding of human rights, strengthening parliamentary oversight, fostering dialogue, enhancing coordination with humanitarian and development partners, and promoting educational initiatives in post-conflict contexts.

The discussions will feed into the broader outcomes of the 150th IPU Assembly, which continues to serve as a vital platform for parliamentary diplomacy, cooperation, and collective action in addressing global challenges.

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