# Samuda welcomes new declaration tackling sea level rise - Jamaica Observer

> Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda is welcoming the move by world leaders to approve the United Nations Declaration on Sea Level Rise, but says the declaration must translate into communities through greater cooperation and financial support for small island developing states.

- Published: 2026-09-25T00:31:48.312Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T09:02:23.871Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Matthew Samuda, Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, World Bank

## How it developed

- 2026-09-25T00:31:48.312Z - Jamaica Observer: [Samuda welcomes new declaration tackling sea level rise - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/24/samuda-welcomes-new-declaration-tackling-sea-level-rise/)
- 2026-09-26T09:02:23.871Z - Jamaica Observer: [Samuda sounds alarm on climate financing shortfall - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/26/samuda-sounds-alarm-climate-financing-shortfall/)

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