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30th ACS Anniversary

The Association of Caribbean States celebrates 30 years

The Convention establishing the Association of Caribbean States was signed on July 24, 1994. Themed “United for Life: Towards a more sustainable Greater Caribbean,” this highlights our commitment to regional integration and sustainable development.
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UNAM

The UNAM and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organize Colloquium on the ACS in Mérida

The UNAM and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized the International Colloquium titled ‘30 Years of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS): Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities’ in Mérida.
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SG-Espinoza

H.E. Ambassador Noemí Espinoza of Honduras Elected Secretary-General of the ACS

Ambassador Espinoza was elected during the 15th Extraordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council, which was held on November 7, 2024.
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Panama Leads the ACS Ministerial Council for the 2025–2026 Term

July 23, 2025 The first coordination meeting of the Chairmanship of the Ministerial Council of the A...

Greater Caribbean Unity: ACS and CARICOM Set the Course for Closer Cooperation

Brasília, 14 June 2025 – On the margins of the Brazil–Caribbean Summit, the Secretary-General of the...

Meeting between President Lula and the ACS Secretary-General: A Strategic Alliance for Greater Caribbean Integration and Regional Climate Action

13 June 2025 On the sidelines of the Brazil–Caribbean Summit, held in Brasília, the Secretary-Genera...

ACS Secretary-General Highlights the Caribbean Sea’s Crucial Role in the Global Scenario

12 June 2025 ACS Secretary-General Noemí Espinoza Madrid delivered an inspiring keynote address at t...

Partnership Deepens: ACS and Brazil Join Forces for Sustainable Development

Brasilia, Brazil – 12 June 2025 - The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS)...

Chair of the ACS Ministerial Council Highlights Ocean Priorities at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference

Nice, France, July 10, 2025 – During the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference held in Nice, France, ...

The Greater Caribbean Commits to a New Common Agenda of Sustainability, Integration, and Justice

Pivotal ACS Workshop Sets Path for 2025–2035 Strategic Vision for the Greater Caribbean

Port of Spain, May 2, 2025 – The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) has successfully concluded a ...

ACS Member States to Convene in Colombia for the 2025 Greater Caribbean Summit to Strengthen Regional Integration and Position the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace and Strategic Actor of the Global South

Cartagena de Indias, May 26-29 | Montería, May 30, 2025 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - April 3...

ACS Congratulates Prime Minister-elect Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her Return to Leadership in Trinidad and Tobago

The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) extends its congratulations to Prime Minister-elect Kamla ...

ACS Advocates for Science-Driven Caribbean Cooperation Addressing Sargassum Influxes

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - April 22, 2025 - The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) play...

ACS Strengthens Regional Collaboration on Sargassum Management in Guadeloupe

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - April 17, 2025 - The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) reaf...

ACS Secretary-General and Deputy Foreign Minister of Türkiye Affirm Strong Ties and Future Collaboration

Antalya, Türkiye – April 13, 2025 – Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Secretary-General, Noemí E...

ACS Secretary-General Meets with Serbia's State Secretary to Discuss Cooperation and Upcoming Summit

Antalya, Türkiye – April 12, 2025 – Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Secretary-General, Noemí E...

ACS Spotlights LAC's Diplomatic Potential at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Antalya, Türkiye – April 12, 2025 – H.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid, Secretary-General of the Association...

The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States highlights the importance of regional integration at the IX CELAC Summit in Honduras

Tegucigalpa, Honduras – April 9, 2025 – The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States...

ACS and ECLAC meet on Prioritizing Gender Equality in Strategic Development Plans for Latin America and the Caribbean

Santiago, Chile – April 2, 2025 –  H.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid, ACS Secretary-General, met with…

ACS and British Virgin Islands Discuss Regional Initiatives

Santiago, Chile – April 2, 2025 –  While attending the Forum of the Countries of Latin America…

Women Secretaries-Generals of the ACS meet

Santiago, Chile – April 2, 2025 – Her Excellency Noemí Espinoza Madrid, Secretary-General of the Ass...

Dialogue between ACS and ECLAC Focused on Sustainable Development of the Caribbean

Santiago, Chile – April 1, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS…

ACS Secretary-General Calls for Accelerating Equality in the Greater Caribbean from the Eighth Forum of Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Sustainable Development

Santiago, Chile – April 1, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS…

ACS Congratulates The Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on Her Appointment as Commonwealth Secretary-General

The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) congratulates The Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey of G...

La Secretaria General de la AEC se Reúne con Altos Funcionarios del Gobierno de Cuba para abortar Temas Clave

Havana, Cuba – March 29, 2025 – In her first bilateral visit, the Secretary General of the ACS, Noem...

High-level meeting between the ACS and Cuba to strengthen regional integratio

Havana, Cuba – March 27, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), ...

Focal Areas

preservation

The Preservation and Conservation of the Caribbean Sea

The Caribbean Sea is considered the ‘common patrimony of the peoples of the Caribbean and the ACS is mandated to pursue its preservation and…

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trade

Trade and Economic External Relations

Although the ACS does not aim for economic integration, it does try to facilitate trade and coordinate economic external relations amongst its…

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diaster

Disaster Risk Reduction

The Greater Caribbean has always been exposed to disasters resulting from natural phenomena. Climate Change has increased the frequency and…

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Transport

In a region so geographically dispersed as is the Greater Caribbean, connectivity is fundamental and critical for not only economic development…

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sustainable

Sustainable Tourism

For decades, tourism has been one of the most important economic pillars for the region.For the ACS, this focal area has a dual importance.…

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Official Meetings

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30th Ordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council

Further details on the 30th Ordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council will be forthcoming…

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10th Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the ACS

Further details on the 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Association of Caribbe

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9th International Cooperation Conference⁠ of the ACS

Further details on the 9th International Cooperation Conference⁠ of the ACS will be forthcoming…