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On January 28, 2026, Prime Minister Philip Davis introduced two bills in The Bahamas to establish a legal framework for Blue Carbon Credits and enhance climate governance. The Climate Change and Environmental Advisory Unit Bill 2025 creates a statutory body for climate oversight and mandates the development of a National Climate Change Policy, while the Climate Change and Carbon Market Initiative (Amendment) Bill 2025 aligns existing carbon market laws with this new governance structure. Together, these measures aim to improve inter-ministerial coordination and ensure compliance with the Paris Agreement, facilitating participation in high-integrity carbon markets.