The Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, recently welcomed Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), and Klaus Büttner, Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at the Alberta United Kingdom Office, on a courtesy call to discuss potential areas of partnership and collaboration.

Rosie Glazebrook, a distinguished British royal and cousin to King Charles III, leads CWEIC, an organization established by 26 Heads of Government to foster trade and investment across the Commonwealth.

In addition to her role at CWEIC, she chairs the Copyright Licensing Agency and Publishers' Licensing Services, both of which generate revenues for their respective industries.

She also serves on the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) Standards Policy and Strategy Committee.

Klaus Büttner, an experienced international trade and investment expert, currently oversees Alberta’s trade and investment initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

With a career spanning over two decades in government and financial services, he has held leadership roles in Canada’s Ministry of International Trade, served as Minister-Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Moscow, and worked as Regional Vice-President at Canada’s Export Development Agency.

During their meeting with the minister, Glazebrook and Büttner extended their congratulations on his appointment and expressed their keen interest in exploring avenues for collaboration between the Commonwealth and the Ministry.

Discussions centered on investment opportunities in climate resilience, renewable energy, and sustainability-driven economic growth, aligning with the government’s vision for a greener and more sustainable future.

The Minister welcomed the engagement and emphasized the importance of fostering partnerships to drive innovative climate solutions.

He highlighted the country's commitment to sustainable development and the need for strategic alliances that can support climate adaptation, green technology investments, and knowledge exchange.

CEO of CWEIC remarked that "The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council is committed to fostering sustainable investment and climate resilience across the Commonwealth. Our discussions with Hon. Seidu Issifu reaffirm the shared vision for green growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships that drive lasting impact. We look forward to building collaborations that support sustainability and economic progress."

Seidu Issifu, Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability noted that "Addressing climate change requires strong partnerships and innovative investment. Our engagement with CWEIC opens new doors for collaboration in renewable energy, climate resilience, and sustainable economic growth. We are committed to leveraging these opportunities to build a greener, more resilient future for our people."

Both delegations expressed optimism about future collaboration, with an agreement to explore joint initiatives that promote sustainable investment and environmental stewardship.

The visit marks a significant step towards strengthening partnerships between the Ministry and international stakeholders committed to tackling climate change and driving sustainable progress.