St. George’s University has officially joined the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA), marked by the presentation of its membership certificate by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a ceremony at State House in Guyana.
The membership, confirmed by the GBA Secretariat, follows an expanding partnership between SGU and the Government of Guyana under the Georgetown Declaration, a global framework aimed at halting and reversing biodiversity loss while advancing sustainable, science-driven solutions.
As a non-governmental member, SGU joins a growing international network of governments, institutions, and organizations working collaboratively to protect ecosystems and accelerate progress toward global biodiversity goals in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
“SGU’s strength lies in connecting disciplines to address complex global challenges,” said Dr. Marios Loukas, president of SGU and dean of the School of Medicine. “Through the Global Biodiversity Alliance, we are expanding our ability to contribute actionable research and foster the kind of collaboration needed to drive measurable progress.”
Strengthening global partnerships
The Alliance was established as a voluntary, inclusive platform to promote knowledge sharing, scalable financing, and collective action on biodiversity protection. It brings together stakeholders from across sectors to accelerate implementation of global biodiversity goals and support sustainable development.
In confirming SGU’s membership, representatives of the GBA Secretariat emphasized the importance of institutional partners in advancing the Alliance’s objectives, noting that collaboration with academic institutions strengthens global capacity for research, knowledge exchange, and implementation.
“We are pleased to welcome St. George’s University to the Global Biodiversity Alliance as a valued non-governmental member,” said Pradeepa Bholanath, senior director, Climate Change and REDD+, Ministry of Natural Resources and GBA Secretariat. “Through this collaboration, SGU will contribute to a dynamic platform dedicated to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, and we look forward to engaging the University in upcoming initiatives that support the Alliance’s shared global priorities.”
Advancing education and impact
As part of the Alliance, SGU will engage in collaborative initiatives that promote evidence-based solutions, interdisciplinary research, and capacity building. The University’s participation supports its broader mission to address global challenges through education, innovation, and partnership.
By joining the Global Biodiversity Alliance, SGU further positions itself as a contributor to worldwide efforts to protect biodiversity and foster sustainable development, while advancing its role as a leader in global health and environmental stewardship.
“This partnership creates new opportunities for SGU to both contribute to and learn from a global network of experts and institutions,” Dr. Loukas added. “We are committed to applying our expertise in ways that strengthen capacity, expand knowledge, and support impactful, science-driven initiatives across regions.”
