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BERYL’S PASSAGE SHOWS VULNERABILITY OF CARIBBEAN TO CLIMATE CHANGE
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Two senior United Nations officials, Friday, said that the passage of Hurricane Beryl through the Caribbean this week, underscores the concerns of small island developing states (SIDS) that have continuously blamed developed countries for the severe impacts associated with climate change
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Described as “historic” by experts, Hurricane Beryl continues to roar through Winward Islands as a category 4 storm. Beryl’s centre passed south of Barbados on Monday morning, coinciding with CARICOM Day celebrations on July 1. It is not expected to make direct landfall, with the eye passing over the coast.
HURRICANE BERYL MAKES LANDFALL ON CARICOM DAY
Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl (c) CNN
Outcome 1 3 supports relevant country stakeholders in establishing adequate capacity, systems and networks to support the planning, programming and implementation of GCF-funded activities.
Outcome 2 2 supports a Regional Gap Analysis and Regional Strategy accompanied by country specific Implementation Plans for climate resilient development in the urban spaces
Outcome 4 1 seeks to increase investments in urban resilience through the development of concept notes and pre-feasibility studies developed and submitted.
Suriname, St. Lucia, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago
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ADAPTABILITY & PROBLEM SOLVING ARE TWO OF HIS KEY STRENGTHS
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COPING WITH DISASTER
by Mental Health America
If your community has been hit by a disaster or violent event, you’re probably trying to make sense of what happened and deal with the stress of the situation. These events create a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety for those directly and indirectly affected. In the days and weeks following the disaster, you may begin to have some of these common reactions:
Common Reactions
Disbeliefandshock
Fearandanxietyaboutthefuture
Disorientation;difficultymakingdecisions orconcentrating
Apathyandemotionalnumbing
Nightmaresandreoccurringthoughts abouttheevent
Irritabilityandanger
Sadnessanddepression
Feelingpowerless
Changesineatingpatterns;lossofappetite orovereating
Cryingfor“noapparentreason”
Headaches,backpainsandstomach problems
Difficultysleepingorfallingasleep
Increaseduseofalcoholanddrugs
Barbados after Hurricane Beryl (c) CNN
Tips For Coping
It is ‘normal’ to have difficulty managing your feelings after major traumatic events. However, if you don’t deal with the stress, it can be harmful to your mental and physical health. Here are some tips for coping in these difficult times:
Talk about it. By talking with others about the event, you can relieve stress and realize that others share your feelings.
Spend time with friends and family. They can help you through this tough time. If your family lives outside the area, stay in touch by phone. If you have any children, encourage them to share their concerns and feelings about the disaster with you.
Take care of yourself. Get plenty of rest and exercise, and eat properly. If you smoke or drink coffee, try to limit your intake, since nicotine and caffeine can also add to your stress.
Limit exposure to images of the disaster. Watching or reading news about the event over and over again will only increase your stress.
Find time for activities you enjoy. Read a book, go for a walk, catch a movie or do something else you find enjoyable. These healthy activities can help you get your mind off the disaster and keep the stress in check.
Take one thing at a time. For people under stress, an ordinary workload can sometimes seem unbearable Pick one urgent task and work on it. Once you accomplish that task, choose the next one. “Checking off” tasks will give you a sense of accomplishment and make things feel less overwhelming.
Do something positive. Give blood, prepare “care packages” for people who have lost relatives or their homes or jobs, or volunteer in a rebuilding effort. Helping other people can give you a sense of purpose in a situation that feels ‘out of your control.’ Avoid drugs and excessive drinking. Drugs and alcohol may temporarily seem to remove stress, but in the long run they generally create additional problems that compound the stress you were already feeling Ask for help when you need it. If you have strong feelings that won’t go away or if you are troubled for longer than four to six weeks, you may want to seek professional help. People who have existing mental health problems and those who have survived past trauma may also want to check in with a mental health care professional. Being unable to manage your responses to the disaster and resume your regular activities may be symptoms of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a real and treatable illness. Help is available. Make an appointment with a mental health professional to discuss how well you are coping with the recent events. You could also join a support group. Don’t try to cope alone. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
MEK WI REED
Climate Change, Hurricanes, and Sovereign Debt in the Caribbean Basin
Caribbean Islands are exposed to hurricanes, the damages of which are projected to intensify due to anthropogenic climate change. The region is also highly indebted We focus on the interaction between climate change, hurricanes, and public debt. We investigate what the typical impact of Caribbean hurricanes on public debt in the region has been and how anthropogenic climate change has shaped this impact. Our findings show that for the 10 most severe storms, the average increase in debt, measured as the difference between post and pre-storm trends, is about 10 percent. Three years after such a storm, debt levels are 18 percent higher than what would have been expected otherwise Based on findings from Extreme Weather Event Attribution (EEA) research, we calculate that the impact of a severe hurricane on public debt that is attributable to climate change amounts to an increase of 3.8 percent of the debt stock relative to the level of debt at the time of the event.
Attending the Regional Approach to a Migration Policy in the Caribbean at Port of Spain, Trinidad
Keith Nichols - 7th - 12th July
Vacation
Hilma Link Chan - 12th July
Mariela Ajpop Hernandez - 8th - 12th July
Allison Williams - 3rd - 12th July
ON THE HORIZON
July 1 - CARICOMt Day
July 10 - Independence Day - The Bahamas
July 26 - International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems
July 28 - World Nature Conservation Day
MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Photo of the Month Challenge
For this month, we are inviting staff to submit a photo of the Caribbean by 5:00 pm on July 26, 2024
The Communications Unit will select the three best images. These will then be sent out to staff for voting on July 31, 2024. The photo with the most votes wins! Photos must be taken and owned by the person submitting it. The Centre will add the images collected to our media bank to be used in developing communications products.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
At the CCCCC, we are committed to excellence and continuous improvement, and your input as staff members is invaluable. We want to ensure our work environment contributes positively to your health, personal growth, and performance
Please take a moment to complete the following survey (See link here). We want to hear from you!
Do note that your responses are anonymous and will be kept strictly confidential.
Kindly submit your responses by the end of business on Friday, 12th July 2024.
