It's alarming, and unprecedented, to see such a devastating hurricane this early in the year - and it underscores the urgency of the fight against climate change, as well as the importance of local energy resilience. https://lnkd.in/e6if6hFF
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Counting cyclone losses, Bangladeshis call for more climate action https://ow.ly/3pMy50ScGV5 With a record-breaking 2024 Atlantic hurricane forecast, here’s how scientists are helping Caribbean communities adapt to a warming world https://ow.ly/PzwT50ScGV6
With a record-breaking 2024 Atlantic hurricane forecast, here’s how scientists are helping Caribbean communities adapt to a warming world
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The impact of Hurricane Beryl serves as a stark reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes in the era of climate change. Beryl’s destruction has highlighted the fragility of our infrastructure and the urgent need for resilient and sustainable development that includes nature and people. At the recent Small Island States Summit in Antigua many from the region remarked how unseasonably hot it was and rightly had concern for what this would mean for the forthcoming hurricane season. The historical calendar boundaries of this season have been totally redrawn. The devastation wrought by such storms is not just a natural disaster but a clarion call for global action on #climatechange. A warming ocean and shifting weather patterns are making hurricanes more intense and unpredictable. This is not just an environmental issue but a profound social and economic challenge that disproportionately affects the most vulnerable communities which includes many of Fauna & Flora ‘s partners who are on the front lines of climate change and biodiversity loss. As we witness the increasing toll of hurricanes like Beryl, it becomes clear that combating climate change and nature loss is not optional. It is an imperative! Each storm underscores the urgency for international cooperation, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment to reducing carbon emissions, restoring and protecting nature, and building resilient societies. The legacy of Hurricane Beryl, like many before it, must propel us towards a future where we no longer just react to disasters but actively prevent and mitigate their impacts through sustained climate and nature action. What more do we need to act? As Hurricane Beryl gathers strength as it crosses the Caribbean Sea we can only hope that those in its coming path will be spared the full wrath of this storm, and those storms still, undoubtedly, to come this year. At Fauna & Flora we are actively looking at ways to mobilise our partners, governments and resources to support communities that have been dramatically impacted. I urge you to look at ways how you and your organisation can not only be involved with rapidly addressing climate change and biodiversity loss but how can we work together to support communities who have been impacted today and in the coming days, weeks, months and years.
As you may have read in the news, Hurricane Beryl is currently having a devastating impact across the Caribbean, including on our regional staff and partners, and the nature they are working so hard to protect. The realities of climate change have never been felt greater. We need urgent global action to address its root causes and help affected communities adapt to their new reality. As highlighted by Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent and the Grenadines, ensuring resources and finance are available to small island developing states and other vulnerable countries is critical. https://lnkd.in/e9jrn4mE #ClimateCrisis #HurricaneBeryl
Hurricane Beryl: Caribbean leader calls out rich countries for climate failures as ‘horrendous’ storm makes landfall
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My latest for The New York Times Caribbean leaders grappling with Hurricane Beryl’s trail of destruction called for climate justice this week, and at least one drew a direct connection between the storm and climate change. The cyclone, the earliest ever to reach Category 5 status, devastated islands, submerged communities and claimed at least eight lives in the Caribbean amid the widespread destruction in the region. Caribbean leaders have slammed Western countries for not doing enough to mitigate the effects of climate change that have an outsize impact on smaller, less wealthy nations in the region. #climatechange #climatejustice
Hurricane Beryl’s devastation sparks outcry for more climate action.
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In this week's #policyandeconomy top stories: the intensity with which Hurricane Otis hit Guerrero intensifies climate change concerns about natural disasters. This and more in your weekly roundup! #MexicoBusinessNews #MexicoBusiness #WeeklyRoundup
Hurricane Otis Heats Up Climate Change Discussion
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Deadly heatwaves, storms, floods and wildfires supercharged by climate change are now so frequent it is hard to keep track of them. But beyond the headlines and the immediate crisis is the real story and the greatest impact of climate change: As climate-linked disasters become more frequent and severe, so do the impacts on people, livelihoods, and communities. Millions of people face often long and painful recovery periods that can drain government budgets and personal finances. In the aftermath of extreme weather events, people have to deal with the loss of loved ones, physical injuries, loss or damage of homes and businesses and costly rebuilding of shattered lives. Hurricane Beryl’s recent rampage through the southern Caribbean, Mexico, and Texas is a timely reminder. The storm left dozens dead, communities in ruins, millions without power and caused damage estimated to be more than US$6 billion (S$8 billion). In my latest commentary for The Straits Times, I look at some of the impacts of worsening weather disasters that spare no one and what can -- and is -- being done to boost resilience and build back better to reduce the impacts next time around. Many thanks to Kamal Kishore at United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and Ernst Rauch at Munich Re. Plus Simon Stiell at UNFCCC UN See also my related interview with Mr Kamal Kishore of the UNDRR here: https://lnkd.in/gkKHKqpK Governments are stepping up their post-disaster response and planning for the recovery stage and key is not to rush to rebuild but to ensure what gets rebuilt is stronger. #extremeweather #resilience #BuildBackBetter #hurricane #storms #floods #insurance #Beryl #disasterrelief #climatechange #infrastructure (Note, paywalled) - https://lnkd.in/gRdbA6Vx
Mounting price of climate change - the long and painful recovery from disasters
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The dire economic outlook as a result of climate change is very clear But we still have time. There is still much hope. For every $1 spent on climate mitigation, you save $3 on the health impacts from climate change
Deadly heatwaves, storms, floods and wildfires supercharged by climate change are now so frequent it is hard to keep track of them. But beyond the headlines and the immediate crisis is the real story and the greatest impact of climate change: As climate-linked disasters become more frequent and severe, so do the impacts on people, livelihoods, and communities. Millions of people face often long and painful recovery periods that can drain government budgets and personal finances. In the aftermath of extreme weather events, people have to deal with the loss of loved ones, physical injuries, loss or damage of homes and businesses and costly rebuilding of shattered lives. Hurricane Beryl’s recent rampage through the southern Caribbean, Mexico, and Texas is a timely reminder. The storm left dozens dead, communities in ruins, millions without power and caused damage estimated to be more than US$6 billion (S$8 billion). In my latest commentary for The Straits Times, I look at some of the impacts of worsening weather disasters that spare no one and what can -- and is -- being done to boost resilience and build back better to reduce the impacts next time around. Many thanks to Kamal Kishore at United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and Ernst Rauch at Munich Re. Plus Simon Stiell at UNFCCC UN See also my related interview with Mr Kamal Kishore of the UNDRR here: https://lnkd.in/gkKHKqpK Governments are stepping up their post-disaster response and planning for the recovery stage and key is not to rush to rebuild but to ensure what gets rebuilt is stronger. #extremeweather #resilience #BuildBackBetter #hurricane #storms #floods #insurance #Beryl #disasterrelief #climatechange #infrastructure (Note, paywalled) - https://lnkd.in/gRdbA6Vx
Mounting price of climate change - the long and painful recovery from disasters
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With Hurricane Beryl intensifying, the importance of climate resilience in the Caribbean is clearer than ever. Revisit our recent event discussing how governments, international partners, and the private sector can strengthen adaptation efforts. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e4CkWqHM
Hurricane readiness: Building climate resilience in the Caribbean
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Houston’s new drainage projects managed to handle much of the rain from Hurricane #Beryl, but the city is unprepared for the heavier rains and larger storms to come, writes Jim Blackburn. “The rains that we need to plan for are simply getting heavier. The goalposts keep moving. That is the reality of climate change: The past is no longer a reliable predictor of the future.” Blackburn’s op-ed in the Houston Chronicle offers a way forward, encouraging innovative collaborations between the public and private sectors to address the challenges of a changing climate. https://bit.ly/3S3nlBP
Jim Blackburn: Storms bigger than Beryl are coming. Houston isn't ready.
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Hurricane Beryl laid waste to communities—even whole islands—as it barreled through the Caribbean over the past week. Never has such a powerful Atlantic hurricane arrived this early in the year: The ocean is usually too cool. Smaller islands like Carriacou and Petite Martinique (population: 10,500) and Union Island (population: 3,000) have been decimated. Even those islands that did not receive the full brunt still suffered severe damage to infrastructure, homes, tourism, and the fishing industry. The worst may be yet to come. Five months remain of “a hyperactive hurricane season” with Atlantic temperatures at record highs. Beryl’s timing and severity imply a very long few months of torment for Caribbean people and some climate scientists predict between four and seven major storms of category 3 or more. #climatechange #weather #sustainability #islands #hurricanes #climate #storms #environmental #sea #ocean
Hurricanes Are Trapping Small Island Nations in Ever-Worsening Spirals of Debt
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KCC Director: Hurricanes Increasing in Intensity https://lnkd.in/edjkvvZd With hurricane season upon us, We wanted to share some helpful prep tips for you and your families, courtesy of the CDC: 1. Gather supplies like emergency power sources, extra medications, and non-perishable foods early before they’re in high demand and you’re standing in long checkout lines. 2. Map out your evacuation plan and decide where you and your family will go should you need to leave your home. If you have pets, locate pet-friendly hotels or hospitable out-of-town friends who are happy to welcome all of your family members. 3. Update, gather, and print important documents. Store medical documents, wills, passports, and identification papers in a fireproof lockbox that’s easy to grab and go. 4. Consider elderly family members. Discuss your elderly family members’ health so you’ll have a grasp on their daily needs if a hurricane threatens to disrupt normal routines. 5. Review your insurance coverage. Remember, a standard homeowners policy won’t cover storm surges or flooding. At your request, I can run a complimentary review of your account to identify gaps—and check for any new discounts at the same time. (813) 708-0001 or (800)-329-0093 mystrongtower.com #StrongTowerInsurance #ChurchInsurance #UmbrellaInsurance #LifeInsurance #NonProfitInsurance #PlantCity #FL
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