• It’s possible to increase climate resilience

  • 2023/12/22
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It’s possible to increase climate resilience

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  • Climate-related natural disasters have tripled in the last 50 years and natural disasters in the Caribbean can represent yearly losses of up to 20% of their GDP when hit by a storm. Investing in adaptation and resilience isn't just smart—it's a powerhouse move. Empirical evidence shows a cost-benefit ratio of 4, even 12 dollars per dollar invested in prevention; a winning strategy for the future.

    Barbados, amidst rising sea levels, increased temperatures, and intensified weather events, has taken a proactive and ambitious stance to enhance its climate resilience. This commitment aligns with a human-centered approach, emphasizing sustainable solutions in the face of socio-economic challenges.

    Join our insightful discussion featuring Senator Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Barbados, and Sarah Bailey, Head of Programme, WFP Caribbean, United Nations World Food Programme. Guided by our host, Jennifer Doherty-Bigara, Sector Senior Specialist at IDB, we explore Barbados' dedicated efforts and commitment to increasing climate resilience. Stay tuned for an engaging dialogue on transformative solutions, showcasing the resolve to address climate challenges and foster a resilient future.

    #IDB #ClimateResilience #Adaptation #Caribbean #ClimateChange #ItsPossible #EsPosible

    At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org
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Climate-related natural disasters have tripled in the last 50 years and natural disasters in the Caribbean can represent yearly losses of up to 20% of their GDP when hit by a storm. Investing in adaptation and resilience isn't just smart—it's a powerhouse move. Empirical evidence shows a cost-benefit ratio of 4, even 12 dollars per dollar invested in prevention; a winning strategy for the future.

Barbados, amidst rising sea levels, increased temperatures, and intensified weather events, has taken a proactive and ambitious stance to enhance its climate resilience. This commitment aligns with a human-centered approach, emphasizing sustainable solutions in the face of socio-economic challenges.

Join our insightful discussion featuring Senator Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Barbados, and Sarah Bailey, Head of Programme, WFP Caribbean, United Nations World Food Programme. Guided by our host, Jennifer Doherty-Bigara, Sector Senior Specialist at IDB, we explore Barbados' dedicated efforts and commitment to increasing climate resilience. Stay tuned for an engaging dialogue on transformative solutions, showcasing the resolve to address climate challenges and foster a resilient future.

#IDB #ClimateResilience #Adaptation #Caribbean #ClimateChange #ItsPossible #EsPosible

At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org
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