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Thinking of my Caribbean neighbours in Grenada and Carriacou who are facing up to the impacts of hurricane Beryl (which isn't done being a threat to the region and is only the beginning of this season). This quote in the linked article from Grenada Prime Minister Mitchell really brings home the issue faced in the Caribbean region in particular, and other parts of the Global South, and why yes we need to act and become more resilient, but there is also shared responsibility that needs to be taken. The costs of climate mitigation and adaptation in this part of the world are huge and rising. “We are no longer prepared to accept that it is okay for us to constantly suffer significant, clearly demonstrated loss and damage arising from climatic events and be expected to rebuild, be expected to borrow to rebuild year after year, while countries that are responsible for creating the situation and exacerbating the situation sit idly by with platitudes and tokenism." https://lnkd.in/g_MMTppz

Not only sit idly by ... but have been profiting from climate finance in the form loans instead of grants etc ... Additionally - there is a much to be done wrt increased preparedness etc from our end too... "We are no longer prepared to accept that it is okay for us to constantly suffer significant, clearly demonstrated loss and damage arising from climatic events and be expected to rebuild, be expected to borrow to rebuild year after year, while countries that are responsible for creating the situation and exacerbating the situation sit idly by with platitudes and tokenism." https://lnkd.in/d8hkHEYw

These climate events and catastrophes are revealing the need for a complete paradigm shift in the way we manage many processes and resources in our lives. We are in collective denial of the conditions that are changing around us. Solutions will be reactionary...unless we are proactive now. Resistance to change is slowing us down.

Experts acknowledged that storms like Hurricane Beryl don’t typically form until around August, yet this storm developed and made landfall in July – a prediction made by Yale Climate Connections in May. As we get ready for a summer of above-normal hurricane activity, our blog looks at what that means for national parks. What has the National Park Service learned from past hurricanes, and how are they preparing coastal parks for future climate change impacts? Our story looks at nine of its sustainable practices, technology-based solutions and positive strategies, from climate-resilient construction in the Everglades to moveable infrastructure at Assateague. #ClimateChange #ProtectOurParks #ClimateResiliency #CoastalResiliency #ParkAdvocacy

Infrastructure is what we also need

There are summers, and then there's this North American summer. As The Guardian relays, the cost of this "brutal" North American summer is rising fast, with a staggering 60 million people across the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Mid Atlantic under official heat alerts, with the South likely to face similar conditions later this week. Specifically, there appear to be dwindling funds for/from FEMA, and laws on the books "don’t consider heat to be a climate disaster." As notes Rob Moore, a senior policy analyst at the Natural Resources Defense Council: “FEMA has already had to curtail approval for all non-lifesaving projects across the many open-disaster declarations to ensure there is sufficient funding for response to events like the wildfires on Maui, Hurricane Idalia and flooding in Vermont.” For more, check out the piece, here: https://lnkd.in/gFriqiwq #teamnoggin #severeweatherseason #severeweatherevents #fema #emergencymanagement #disasterresponse #climateresilience

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

The rapid intensification Hurricane Otis underwent in the hours before it slammed into southern Mexico is a symptom of the human-caused climate crisis, scientists say – and one that is becoming more frequent. When it happens right before landfall, as it did with Otis, it can catch coastal communities by surprise with little time to prepare. The hurricane’s intensification was among the fastest forecasters have ever seen: its top-end windspeed increased by 115 mph in 24 hours. #insurance #underwriting #insuranceindustry #reinsurance #climatechange https://lnkd.in/eMUWbeaD

As we head toward the latter part of this year's hurricane season with Idalia making a terrifying landfall earlier today, and we look ahead to the dynamic landscape of coastal living, a remarkable convergence of challenges and opportunities comes into focus. 🌀 A Closer Look at Our Journey: The graphic below underscores the importance of addressing water-related sources as a significant cause of hurricane-related fatalities. While acknowledging the impact, we must also recognize the incredible strides we've made in meteorological forecasting, disaster response, and infrastructure improvement. It's a testament to human innovation and collaboration. 🏙️ Our Shifting Coastal Canvas: The growing coastal population density highlights our affinity for living by the water's edge. While this is certainly a testament to the beauty and allure of coastal living, it also highlights the pressing need for sustainable urban planning and resilient infrastructure. It's a call to action for envisioning new possibilities that balance our connection with nature and the safety of our communities. 🌊 Rising to the Challenge: Sea level rise, a direct consequence of our changing climate, demands that we embrace adaptive strategies and innovative solutions. This is where SIG's stormwater and climate resilience expertise shines brightly. We're presented with an opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and create lasting impacts for coastal communities worldwide. 🤝 Pioneering Tomorrow, Today: At SIG, we're not only attuned to these challenges but are driven by the belief that challenges are gateways to progress and innovation. Our stormwater and climate resilience expertise positions us uniquely to be architects of the future and to work with communities to engineer solutions that harmonize with nature, safeguard lives, and fortify communities. 🌐 Together, We Thrive: This graphic isn't a declaration of despair; it's a reminder of the power of innovation, community, and shared purpose. It's an invitation to rally around a common goal: building a future where coastal communities thrive in the face of adversity. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and pave the way for a more resilient, interconnected world. #ResilientCoastalFuture #InnovationInAction #SIGImpact