Jamaican Climate Official Calls for Urgent Action Ahead of COP30

A senior Jamaican climate official has issued a strong call for "radical change" ahead of the upcoming COP30 climate summit. The statement follows the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa on the Caribbean nation. The official emphasized that developing nations cannot wait for permission to survive the climate crisis. Immediate commitments for adaptation financing and the operationalization of Loss and Damage funds are now critical. "Now is not the time to pause," the official stated, urging wealthier nations to accelerate their support. The message sets a firm tone for the international negotiations scheduled for next year.