Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness delivered a televised speech on Tuesday, emphasizing the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record in the Atlantic. Holness highlighted how developing nations, despite contributing minimally to carbon emissions, are disproportionately affected by the severe consequences of climate change, including more frequent and extreme natural disasters.
During his speech, Holness underscored the urgent need for global climate action and targeted support to bolster resilience against the escalating threats posed by climate change. He pointed out that while developed nations like the US and China bear a greater historical responsibility for the human-induced climate crisis, it is the developing nations and small-island states that are bearing the brunt of its impacts.
