Date/Time: Monday 16th - Tuesday 17th May

The University has a long history of working in, with and for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Their combined challenges, including geographical remoteness, small-scale economies, fragile biodiversity, water scarcity, and extreme vulnerability to natural disasters resulted in a 2019 UN political declaration highlighting the growing concern about the devastating impacts of climate change on SIDS. We are honoured to have Ambassador Blackman visit us on May 16th and 17th to share his extensive knowledge of the challenges which SIDS face and to explore further areas of collaboration.

His Excellency Chad Blackman is the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva. Ambassador Blackman has worked in the international development sector for over fifteen years, and has worked as an international trade law specialist and development consultant respectively. 

Join the Ambassador on Monday 16th May from 12.30-1.30pm for lunch, a short talk about the Ambassador's career to date and an insight into life as an Ambassador. Open to all students and staff, please register in advance.