Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, will lead the Jamaican delegation at the 13th annual meeting of the Subcommittee of Permanent Representatives in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 7 to 13, 2026. This meeting aims to address crucial issues for the United Nations Environment Programme, including climate change and biodiversity. Samuda, who is also the President of the United Nations Environment Assembly, is actively preparing for this session.