The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) is deeply saddened by the devastation caused in Grenada, Carriacou, Petite Martinique, Barbados, Dominica, St. Lucia, Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The impacts of hurricanes like Beryl are devastating, far-reaching and often cripple economies, disrupt livelihoods, damage infrastructure, and displace people in the already vulnerable CSIDS. The hurricane’s intensity is a stark reminder that CSIDS needs urgent and strategic action to address climate change. PISLM Executive Director, Calvin James, emphasized the growing challenge posed by the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes but said this adversity also presents an opportunity for, “Resilience while rebuilding, as we believe our islands can bounce back stronger than before.”
He urged prayers and support for the leaders who face these challenging times and for the affected communities, hoping that this ordeal will bring them closer to faith and unity.
Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, intensified rapidly, reaching an extremely dangerous Category 4 status on Monday, July 1st.
The PISLM stands in solidarity with the affected nations and remains committed to supporting sustainable land management practices that can help reduce the risks and mitigate the impacts of such natural disasters in the future.
