Hazards Take Control Global Climate Change By NEMO

Hazards: Take Control Global Climate Change By NEMO Saint Lucia

DISASTER RISKS FACED BY THE CARIBBEAN E G N A H C Source: Primer Series by the Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction EARTHQUAKES FIRES GOAL: REDUCE DISASTER RISK DEVELOP POLICIES FOR ACTIONS HAVING HIGH BENEFIT/COST FOR THE CARIBBEAN REGION L A B O L G E T A M I L C HURRICANES VOLCANOES FLOODS LANDSLIDES MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Hazard: Global Climate Change The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2001) has identified small islands as amongst the countries which will be most seriously impacted by climate change.

Climate Change Cycle Disasters erode community resilience, thus increasing vulnerability to climate change. Disasters Climate Change Adverse impacts of climate change on society may increase the vulnerability to disasters.

Climate Change Linkages Risk Mgn’t Plans Linking with the planning process Responsibility for Development ELEMENTS OF ADAPTATION Legislation and Enforcement Education and Communication Information and good science Financing adaptation Thompkins etal 2005 in UNEP report on CC in the Caribbean

Climate Change Linkages

Hazard Defined

Preparing for Global Climate Change THE KEY IS: 1) KNOW THE DISASTER HISTORY OF YOUR REGION 2) KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY

Preparing for Global Climate Change • Discuss the hazard with your family. • Know the effects. • Prepare a disaster plan.

Preparing for Global Climate Change “The good news is that a natural hazard does not automatically have to lead to a disaster, ” Mr. Ban said. “Countries such as Bangladesh, Cuba, Jamaica, Madagascar and the Philippines have shown that good building designs, proper land-use planning, public education, community preparedness and effective early warning systems can reduce the impact of severe weather events. ” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 30 September 2008

Preparing for Global Climate Change • Building code November 30, 1999 - The Ministry of Planning says a National Building Code for St. Lucia - three years in the making is about to come to fruition. The development of the code has been further prompted by an increase is the destructive nature of natural disasters in recent times, which has been further exacerbated by spontaneous developments in several disaster prone areas of the country. As of April 2010 the Building Code has not been adopted

Preparing for Global Climate Change ? n o “It is generally accepted that disaster 0 0 mitigation pays. For example, the. 1 $ World Bank and United States r u Geological Survey once calculated o y that economic losses worldwide d n from natural disasters during the e p s by $280 1990 s could be reduced u billion if $30 billion o were invested y in disaster mitigation and li l w preparedness — a ratio of $7 saved t a for every h $1 spent. ” W Twigg 2001, p. 3.

Preparing for Global Climate Change I want to urge you to act now in getting the insured household percentage up from 35%. I want to challenge you to strive at a 60% figure for this year, no matter how painful the financial cost Dr. Kenny D. Anthony Prime Minister of Saint Lucia January 16, 2005

Early Warning Systems The four components of an early warning system: 1. Monitor the hazard; 2. Quantify the hazard; 3. A disaster plan to address the hazard; [National Communiqué on Climate Change, Wind Speed Guidelines incorporating Climate Change, National Policy on Climate Change] 4. Effective communications for warning.

Effects of Global Climate Change Extreme Heat Events? ? Drought? ?

Effects of Global Climate Change Sea Level Rise? ? ?

Effects of Global Climate Change Across all sectors

Effects of Global Climate Change Temperature System Rise +1. 2 o. C by the 2030 s Outer boundary of wetlands, Agriculture mangroves, [incl. fisheries] beaches etc. will erode. Reduced dive tourism as coral Tourism reefs are damaged. Temperature Rise +2. 1 o. C by Rise +3. 6 o. C by the 2060 s the 2080 s Deterioration of food security. Fish kill. Forestry tours in Loss of the tourism employment in sector decline as the industry. trees are lost.

Effects of Global Climate Change System Temperature Rise +1. 2 o. C by the 2030 s Temperature Rise +2. 1 o. C by the 2060 s Temperature Rise +3. 6 o. C by the 2080 s Financial With an increase in insurance claims, both agricultural and structural there shall be the reactive increase in insurance costs for properties in vulnerable areas. Health The complex relationship between Greater demands on food security and Increase in number and health care systems and HIV/AIDS manifest variety of insect attacks emergency response as the nutritional and injuries. systems, requirements of people living with HIV/AIDS are higher.

Effects of Global Climate Change System Forestry [and Bio diversity] Water Resources Temperature Rise +1. 2 o. C by the 2030 s +2. 1 o. C by the 2060 s +3. 6 o. C by the 2080 s Replacement of Loss of one of Widespread native species by species extinctions invasive fish species. Poor water supplies increase the incidence of Decrease in quality Acceleration of the diarrhea, malaria, of potable water drying out of soil respiratory from salt water and vegetation can infections, measles, lead to an increase in intrusion as sea levels rise. and other water demand. communicable diseases.

Effects of Global Climate Change System Temperature Rise +1. 2 o. C by the 2030 s Temperature Rise +2. 1 o. C by +3. 6 o. C by the 2060 s 2080 s Rising sea levels Undercutting of traditional Marine and inundate wetlands knowledge due to great Coastal and other low- changes in weather, migratory Recourses lying lands, erode patterns, and plant species beaches. distribution. Destruction of major natural habitats and the extinction of many species. Threatened Rising sea levels inundate livelihoods in Greater Coastal wetlands and other low-lying agriculture, diminishment of Zone and lands, erode beaches, intensify tourism, subsistence and Human flooding, and increase the infrastructure, locally harvested salinity of rivers, bays, and Settlements and other key foods. groundwater tables. economic sectors.

Effects of Global Climate Change System National Security Temperature Rise +1. 2 o. C by the +3. 6 o. C by the +2. 1 o. C by the 2060 s 2030 s 2080 s Land loss due to A scarcity of rising sea levels and food and water increased storm can transform Potential for surges, can damage peaceful populations to infrastructure and competition into move as uproot large numbers violence “Environmental of people. When weakening the Refugees” seek large numbers of ability of sanctuary. persons need to be countries to relocated tensions resolve conflicts can arise. peacefully.

Effects of Global Climate Change the situation if adaptation is not done Map of 2035 Map of 1717 Map of 1979

What can WE do? Reduce the amount of paper used, reuse paper when possible and recycle paper to help reduce deforestation. • When possible, use transportation that does not burn fossil fuels to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. • Car pool to reduce the amount of fossil fuel used in transportation. Remember to turn off lights and electronic equipment, since this helps to reduce the amount of fossil fuels that is burned to make electricity.

What can WE do? Use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, reduces the amount of energy needed from fossil fuels for production of energy. Some light bulbs use less energy (energy saving lights bulbs). Use these bulbs to reduce the amount of energy produced from burning fossil fuels.

What can WE do? Do not cut trees down unnecessarily and plant trees where and when possible. Green vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to reduce global warming. Fix leaky faucets to prevent the wasting of water, especially hot water. Energy from the burning of fossil fuels is sometimes used to heat water. Electricity is also sometimes used to pump water to homes.

What can WE do? Share information to help everyone play a part in reducing global warming and preparing for the impacts of climate change. Tell a friend or family member about climate change. Incorporate the topic of climate change into boy scout and girl guide activities, summer camps, environmental club plans and school curricula

ALL CLEAR An “All Clear” announcement will not be possible for Global Climate Change. In fact… The warming trend is expected to continue. The country is projected to be warmer by up to 1. 2 o. C by the 2030 s, 2. 1 o. C by the 2060 s and 3. 6 o. C by the end of the century. [SOURCE: climate studies group]

Questions? The Sustainable Development and Environment Division Ministry of Physical Development and the Environment P. O. Box 709 Castries Waterfront SAINT LUCIA Tel. +(758) 451 8746 Fax. + (758) 451 9706 or 451 8746 (shared office email): sde@sde. gov. lc or sdestlucia@gmail. com

Online Resources National Emergency Management Plan http: //stlucia. gov. lc/nemp Family Disaster Plan http: //www. cdera. org/doccentre/familyplan. html Family Evacuation Plan http: //stlucia. gov. lc/nemp/plans/Evac. Template. doc Family Disaster Supplies List http: //www. stlucia. gov. lc/docs/nemo/Family. Disaster. Sup plies. Calendar. pdf