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Permanent Mission/Embassy of Jamaica in Geneva

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Official account of the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the UN and other International Organizations at Geneva and Embassy of Jamaica in Switzerland

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H.E. Dr. Richard Brown presented his credentials this evening (20 February 2025) to H.E. Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic. Congratulations Ambassador Richard Brown

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Amb. Richard Brown presented his credentials to Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development International Fund for Agricultural Development, on 21 Feb. Amb. Brown and President Lario discussed, inter alia, the possibility of investment in climate-smart technology for agriculture in ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ.

Amb. Richard Brown presented his credentials to Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development <a href="/IFAD/">International Fund for Agricultural Development</a>, on 21 Feb. Amb. Brown and President Lario discussed, inter alia, the possibility of investment in climate-smart technology for agriculture in ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ.
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H.E. Dr. Richard Brown presented his credentials today (26 Feb) to H.E. Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization Food and Agriculture Organization Their Excellencies discussed, inter alia, reduction of food waste in the tourism industry and e-commerce as a tool for small farmers.

H.E. Dr. Richard Brown presented his credentials today (26 Feb) to H.E. Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a>
Their Excellencies discussed, inter alia, reduction of food waste in the tourism industry and e-commerce as a tool for small farmers.
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H.E. Dr. Richard Brown, Jamaican Ambassador to Italy, met with H.E. Giorgio Silli, Italian Deputy Foreign Minister today (26 Feb). Their Excellencies discussed, inter alia, strengthening ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น bilateral relations and cooperation in commerce, culture, energy & national security.

H.E. Dr. Richard Brown, Jamaican Ambassador to Italy, met with H.E. Giorgio Silli, Italian Deputy Foreign Minister today (26 Feb). 
Their Excellencies discussed, inter alia, strengthening ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น bilateral relations and cooperation in commerce, culture, energy &amp; national security.
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The UN Human Rights Council UN Human Rights Council had its National Dress Day/Multicultural celebration on 27 Feb. Mission represented in national colours (in time for Jamaica Day), with a very welcome guest - our rum punch made with the iconic Wray and Nephew white rum, which was a hit๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

The UN Human Rights Council <a href="/UN_HRC/">UN Human Rights Council</a> had its National Dress Day/Multicultural celebration on 27 Feb. 

Mission represented in national colours (in time for Jamaica Day), with a very welcome guest - our rum punch made with the iconic Wray and Nephew white rum, which was a hit๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ
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Today, ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ as CARICOM Coordinator in Geneva facilitated a briefing by Convention on Wetlands Secretary General Dr. Musonda Xoliswa Mumba on the preparatory work for COP15 in July 2025, where Contracting Parties will consider matters related to the conservation & sustainable management of wetlands.

Today, ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ as CARICOM Coordinator in Geneva facilitated a briefing by <a href="/RamsarConv/">Convention on Wetlands</a> Secretary General <a href="/MumbaMusondam/">Dr. Musonda Xoliswa Mumba</a> on the preparatory work for COP15 in July 2025, where  Contracting Parties will consider matters related to the conservation &amp; sustainable management of wetlands.
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๐ŸŒŽ Wetlands are at the heart of sustainability. They support biodiversity, fisheries, tourism and livelihoods, while also playing a crucial role in climate resilience. Yet, too often, they are overlooked in the broader sustainability agenda. The global community is recognizing

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Today, Mission honoured Mr. Mahmoor Sanoon, who dedicated 39 years of committed and excellent service as the chauffeur to the Ambassador. The well-wishes poured in from ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ and around the globe in recognition of Mr. Sanoon's tremendous impact to all who worked with him. #WalkGood

Today, Mission honoured Mr. Mahmoor Sanoon, who dedicated 39 years of committed and excellent service as the chauffeur to the Ambassador. The well-wishes poured in from ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ and around the globe in recognition of Mr. Sanoon's tremendous impact to all who worked with him. #WalkGood
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๐Ÿ”ด Live from Geneva! The 8th SIDS Solutions Dialogue, moderated by @DBurgeon, is underway. Opening remarks by the Permanent Representatives of Jamaica and Vanuatu highlighted the crucial role of data & stats in policymaking, investment & sustainable development in SIDS.

๐Ÿ”ด Live from Geneva!

The 8th SIDS Solutions Dialogue, moderated by @DBurgeon, is underway. 

Opening remarks by the Permanent Representatives of Jamaica and Vanuatu highlighted the crucial role of data &amp; stats in policymaking, investment &amp; sustainable development in SIDS.
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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ, as CARICOM Coordinator in Geneva, facilitated an engagement between CARICOM Members & the International Council for Beverages Association ICBA for updates on the industry's actions, objectives & challenges, in view of the HLM on NCDs to be held in September 2025.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ, as CARICOM Coordinator in Geneva, facilitated an engagement between CARICOM Members &amp;  the International Council for Beverages Association <a href="/ICBAbeverages/">ICBA</a> for updates on the industry's actions, objectives &amp; challenges, in view of the HLM on NCDs to be held in September 2025.
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Mission congratulates Mr. Evan Thompson, Head of MetServiceJA and Jamaica's Permanent Representative to the WMO, on his successful re-election to the post of President of WMO RA-IV, during regional meetings that took place in El Salvador last week.

Mission congratulates Mr. Evan Thompson, Head of  <a href="/MetserviceJA/">MetServiceJA</a> and Jamaica's Permanent Representative to the WMO, on his successful re-election to the post of President of WMO RA-IV, during regional meetings that took place in El Salvador last week.
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Mission supported Ms. Tamara Morrison (๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ's Rotterdam focal point) at the 2025 mtgs of the Conference of Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, which advanced the progress of the sound management of chemicals & waste to protect human health & the environment.

Mission supported Ms. Tamara Morrison (๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ's Rotterdam focal point) at the 2025 mtgs of the Conference of Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, which advanced the progress of the sound management of chemicals &amp; waste to protect human health &amp; the environment.
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Amb. Brown recently met with Ms. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough (Jamaican national), new Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research UNITAR. The exchange provided an opportunity to discuss the ED's mandate and potential areas of cooperation with ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ.

Amb. Brown recently met with Ms. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough (Jamaican national), new Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research <a href="/UNITAR/">UNITAR</a>. The exchange provided an opportunity to discuss the ED's  mandate and potential areas of cooperation with ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ.
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Mission attended the launch of the UN Road Safety Exhibition organized by UNSG Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, & PR of Malaysia in Geneva, H.E. Datoโ€™ Nadzirah Osman. Road Safety remains a priority for ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ to reduce the # of road traffic deaths to meet the 2030 targets.

Mission attended the launch of the UN Road Safety Exhibition organized by UNSG Special Envoy for Road Safety, <a href="/JeanTodt/">Jean Todt</a>, &amp; PR of Malaysia in Geneva, H.E. Datoโ€™ Nadzirah Osman. Road Safety remains a priority for ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ to reduce the # of road traffic deaths to meet the 2030 targets.