The International Engagement of the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for Climate Action

The article analyzes the international projection of Caribbean SIDS in the fight against climate change. After describing the negative impacts of climate change in the region, we examined the international engagement of Caribbean territories by identifying their positions in bilateral and multilateral relations expressed in principles, proposals and initiatives. Caribbean States declare climate change as an urgent issue of national and regional importance and advocate for coordinated actions and more international cooperation to stop global warming and adapting to climate change. This research is classified as a qualitative and descriptive-explanatory research. Literature review was based on the revision of primary and secondary sources. As guiding concept we defined "international engagement" and climate justice was assumed as the conceptual framework that justifies Caribbean SIDS' discourse and climate action.