WILLEMSTAD – The Ministry of Economic Development (MEO) proudly reflects on its leadership in promoting environmental sustainability as the first government ministry to participate in the SustainaBUL2025 Challenge. On Friday, January 17, 2025, MEO, in collaboration with second-year students from the University of Curaçao, hosted a workshop titled “Conscious Purchasing and Recycling” (Kumpra Konsiente i Resiklahe) for MEO staff. The workshop, presented by Green Phenix, focused on reducing the use of disposable products and encouraging recycling practices.
This workshop is part of MEO’s SustainaBUL2025 Challenge initiative. Other components of the project include a survey to assess sustainability awareness among MEO employees and efforts to generate new ideas for promoting sustainability within the ministry.
The Minister of Economic Development, Mr. Charles Cooper, addressed the session, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to protecting the environment for future generations.
At the end of the session, MEO’s management team took the opportunity to gift all staff members a sustainable water bottle to encourage eco-friendly habits. These bottles are part of Club17, an organization that monitors sustainability initiatives in Curaçao.
As the first government ministry to participate in the SustainaBUL Challenge, MEO sets a strong example by reducing the use of disposable products and fostering recycling practices. MEO also invites other government institutions to join the movement, emphasizing that collective efforts are key to meaningful progress.
MEO congratulates the University of Curaçao students participating in the SustainaBUL2025 Challenge, especially Christopher Martina, Trevor Borgschot, Anna Felida, and Raziyenno Otto, who contributed to the MEO project. The ministry wishes them continued success.
Together, we can build a sustainable future for Curaçao. MEO is proud to lead the way and is open to broader collaboration for the sustainable development of people, the environment, and the economy.