NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Government of The Bahamas has tabled two pieces of legislation in the House of Assembly – the Climate Change and Environmental Advisory Unit Bill, 2025 and the Climate Change and Carbon Market Initiative (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – to enhance national coordination, accountability, and financing for climate action.
The first bill establishes a dedicated Climate Change and Environmental Advisory Unit to lead the development of national climate policies, reports, and financing strategies; regulate carbon markets; and support resilience, adaptation, and loss-and-damage efforts.
The second bill strengthens the Climate Change and Carbon Market Initiative Act by transferring key reporting responsibilities from the Minister of the Environment to the Prime Minister, supported by the new Advisory Unit. It ensures that The Bahamas’ commitments under the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC are effectively managed across all ministries.
Together, the bills create a stronger national climate framework – positioning The Bahamas to better access international funding, oversee carbon markets, and continue its leadership on climate resilience and innovation.
The public is encouraged to review the bills in full.