FOR THE Caribbean, climate action is an urgent regional priority, as islands actively face rising sea levels, stronger and more frequent hurricanes, prolonged drought conditions, and coral reef degradation.

There is also increasing pressure on food and energy security, as well as on key sectors, including tourism. As small island developing states, many Caribbean nations also face limited financial capacity to respond to these challenges, despite being among the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.

The question is no longer whether climate action is necessary, but how quickly and effectively the region can mobilise the resources to build resilience.