Caribbean-Risks.org: a new regional portal
Caribbean-Risks.org: a new regional portal to better understand and prepare for risks in the Caribbean On the occasion of World Meteorological Day, PIRAC – French Red Cross, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the Organisation of Eastern...
Hurricane Melissa: our teams mobilize in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa, an unprecedented storm Hurricane Melissa struck southwestern Jamaica violently on 28 October. Described as a “monster,” it is one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the region. In view of the scale of the damage and the severity of the...
Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica: after the storm, the water crisis
When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on 28 October 2025, with winds reaching nearly 300 km/h, it did not only tear off roofs and flood entire neighborhoods. It also deprived thousands of families of something essential: safe drinking water.Across the island, water...
How can humanitarian and climate challenges in the Caribbean be addressed?
Regional cooperation in response to shared challenges On 2 and 3 December 2025, we brought together in Guadeloupe the Caribbean Red Cross National Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Presidents and...
