Caribbean bears brunt of £43bn climate-fuelled damage to developing islands
A report by ODI Global reveals that Caribbean nations have suffered over $53 billion in climate-related damages since 2000. The findings are being used to support arguments for global climate reparations and international legal accountability for high-carbon emitters.
Report also highlights devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which tore through Jamaica in October 2025. Report also highlights devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which tore through Jamaica in October 2025. Caribbean Caribbean bears brunt of £43bn climate-fuelled damage to developing islands Findings can inform conversations about global climate reparations and financing for mitigations, researchers say
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