Minister Glenbert Croes: "The future is bright, as long as we continue to protect Aruba’s development goals"
Minister Glenbert Croes leading the Ministry of Labor, Energy & Integration, has dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for Aruba and the Caribbean region. The ministry focuses on providing citizens with accessible and affordable energy, economic opportunities, and environmental resilience through digital intelligence (DQ) education, technology, and connectivity. The project encompasses a range of initiatives, including renewable energy adoption, STEM education, environmental data collection, and the development of digital platforms to support these objectives.
Here are the following alignments with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy: The ministry's commitment to renewable energy adoption ensures affordable and clean energy access for the Caribbean community.
SDG 4: Quality Education: Initiatives related to digital intelligence (DQ) education, STEM, and STEAM programs contribute to SDG 4 by promoting quality education and equipping individuals with essential skills.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: By creating sustainable jobs and fostering economic opportunities, the ministry aligns with SDG 8, ensuring decent work conditions and economic growth in the region targeting Creative Industry & IT for future jobs
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Investments in renewable energy infrastructure, digital technologies, and data platforms contribute to SDG 9 by promoting innovation and building resilient infrastructure.
SDG 13: Climate Action: The ministry's emphasis on environmental resilience, climate data gathering, and sustainable practices directly addresses SDG 13, tackling climate change and its impacts.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals: Collaborative initiatives with stakeholders, including Utilities Aruba, Aruba Hydrogen Valley and the wider Energy and Science community, exemplify the ministry's commitment to SDG 17, highlighting the importance of partnerships in achieving all SDGs.
Through these initiatives and Minister Glenbert Croes's vision, the Ministry of Labor, Energy & Integration plays a pivotal role in advancing the global sustainability agenda while specifically addressing critical challenges in the Caribbean region.
