The Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), Fátima Jardim, presented on Thursday in Lisbon, Portugal, the strategic pillars of her mandate, focusing on institutional modernization, transparency, and strategic partnerships.
The presentation took place during a meeting with Mariano Jabonero, Secretary-General of the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI), in the context of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled for November in Belém, Brazil.
During the meeting, which served to review the state of bilateral cooperation between the CPLP and OEI, Fátima Jardim highlighted that her mandate also prioritizes Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Economic Integration; Education, Youth, and Promotion of the Portuguese Language; and Institutional Communication, Inclusion, and Citizen Participation.
Ambassador Jardim emphasized that climate change is a priority on the agendas of both organizations. She expressed her intention to establish partnerships and joint programs dedicated to climate issues and stressed the need to identify mechanisms for climate change prevention and mitigation.
The OEI Secretary-General highlighted the importance of broad participation by countries in COP30, noting that global engagement enhances the relevance of the event and creates opportunities for a wider agenda. He also described COP30 as a timely moment to reinforce the role of the CPLP on the international stage.
The two officials also discussed bilateral cooperation in technical, scientific, and cultural fields, as well as the implementation of joint initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 17, which supports COP30 operationalization.
The OEI Secretary-General was accompanied by Dr. Ana Paula Laborinho, Director of OEI in Portugal, who reviewed the organization’s key projects, including initiatives on citizenship, democracy, and human rights.
The Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI) is the oldest and largest multilateral cooperation body among Ibero-American countries speaking Portuguese and Spanish.
Founded in 1949 as the Ibero-American Office of Education, it gained intergovernmental status in 1957 and, following its reorganization in 1985, adopted its current name.
With headquarters in Madrid and a network of 19 national offices, the OEI comprises 23 member states and promotes cooperation in education, science, culture, technology, and human rights.
Source: Angop
