The two dozen island nations of the Caribbean, and the 40 million people who live there, are in a state of increased vulnerability to climate change. Higher temperatures, rises in sea level, and increased hurricane intensity threaten lives, property and livelihoods throughout the region.

If no action is taken, increased hurricane damages, loss of tourism revenue, and infrastructure damages are projected to total $22 billion annually by 2050 and $46 billion by 2100 (The Caribbean and Climate Change, The Costs of Inaction. Ramon Bueno, 2008)

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre coordinates the Caribbean region’s response to climate change, working on effective solutions and projects to combat the environmental impacts of climate change and global warming.

The Centre provides climate change-related policy advice and guidelines to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States through the CARICOM Secretariat and to the UK Caribbean Overseas Territories.

It is also archive and clearing house for regional climate change data and documentation in the Caribbean.