When nature strikes: understanding the climate emergency in Haiti
Author: Donaldo Jean. Haiti Delegate of the Youth Congress for Sustainable Americas (YCSA), a program of the Biennial of the Americas. Source: Donaldo Jean, 2025 In Haiti, climate policy measures remain limited but exist on paper. The Haitian State has adopted several national and international commitments, including: The Department of the Environment has implemented some initiatives such as reforestation campaigns, risk and disaster management projects, but they often lack funding and continuity. The Disaster Risk Reduction Framework has been strengthened through the Civil Protection Directorate, in particular with the support of international partners. Source: Donaldo Jean, 2025 I believe that the environmental challenges we face in Haiti are closely linked to those of the Caribbean region. Our countries share the same vulnerabilities: insularity, economic dependence, recurring natural disasters and, above all, increased exposure to the effects of climate change. Rising waters, incre...