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The Caribbean is bracing itself for an intense hurricane season. A fragrant plant could help limit damage from extreme weather in Trinidad.

Caribbean islands are in a water crisis, and their governments have warned that water scarcity may become the new norm.

This seismic risk profile of Trinidad and Tobago, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

This study provides an updated assessment of the status of MHEWS for all CDEMA Participating States (PS).

A successful 3,5-year project in the Caribbean has demonstrated the benefits of strong collaboration between development agencies and local partner and of better weather, water and climate services to save lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities.

Disaster risk reduction and climate change stakeholders meet to discuss integrated planning

Flooding across Trinidad in the opening days of the rainy season was an unpleasant reminder that flood early warning systems are imperative to protect property, save lives and mitigate the economic and social impact of flooding.

In Trinidad and Tobago 41 activities are planned under the theme 'Being Disaster Prepared Is My Responsibility': evacuation drills, workshops, business continuity training, a community symposium, a public education fair & climate change education.