By: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
The Caribbean faces a long road to recovery after the pandemic rocked the region, devastating its vital tourism industry and exposing the deep-rooted vulnerabilities of countries which face multiple hazards and cascading risks.
As they get back on their feet, Caribbean countries now have a rare opportunity to future-proof both their economies and communities by fully integrating disaster risk reduction into their recovery, and building long-term resilience.