This Second National Communication reflects the state of the climate change situation impacting Antigua and Barbuda at the time of its publication and its projected impact in the future.  It also details the impact climate change will have on climate dependent and climate sensitive economic sectors. This report also details the implementation of Antigua and Barbuda’s obligations under the UNFCC, including development of relevant climate change data base, implementation of monitoring programmes, research programmes and economic instruments and policies as well as development of an inventory of GHG. This Second National communication was based on not only national programmes but also on international and regional research work.

Antigua and Barbuda’s survival depends on its natural resources and climatic condition. Without appropriate adaptation, climate change could have an extremely harmful impact on the sustainability of the development process with the coastal zone being most vulnerable.