Philip Davis, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, stated that his country needs support from the UK to address damages caused by extreme weather and rising sea levels. He emphasized that the Commonwealth serves as an ideal platform for discussing reparations, underscoring the responsibility of wealthier nations to assist vulnerable ones.

Davis noted that for island nations, which constitute nearly half of the Commonwealth, the threats from climate change are existential, and finding resilience solutions is critical for survival. Alongside climate reparations, Caribbean leaders will also seek discussions on reparations for slavery during their meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other leaders.

The UK may face demands for up to £200 billion for slavery, while a study indicated it could owe £6.2 trillion in climate reparations by 2050 due to historical carbon emissions. Despite these demands, the UK government has maintained its stance against paying reparations and prefers to focus on sharing expertise in climate action at the summit.

King Charles, attending CHOGM for the first time as monarch, is expected to prioritize discussions on environmental issues rather than reparations, emphasizing sustainable development in Commonwealth nations. His foundation aims to assist countries like Guyana in creating low-carbon cities and improving infrastructure.

At the previous CHOGM, Charles expressed sorrow for slavery but did not offer a formal apology, highlighting the royal family's historical ties to the slave trade while commissioning research into this legacy.