“Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is affecting Bermuda today and it is projected to continue with potentially far-reaching consequences for all of us who call Bermuda home,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29]. The Minister said, “Recent events have highlighted the unprecedented shifts in our weather patterns and seasonal conditions. For example: “Although Bermuda’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is minimal, our vulnerability to the impacts of climate change is significant.
As a small island state, our geographic isolation, limited resources, and reliance on critical coastal infrastructure, such as the L.F. Wade International Airport, key roadways, and power systems, place us at heightened risk.
Issues such as saltwater intrusion, coastal erosion, and storm damage jeopardise our homes, businesses, and economy. “Climate change is the defining issue of our time. By acting now, we can safeguard Bermuda’s natural beauty, economy, and way of life for generations to come,” the Minister added.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share with this Honourable House and the listening public a significant step forward in Bermuda’s commitment to addressing one of the most critical challenges of our time: the impacts of climate change. Mr.
Speaker, the world is changing faster than many anticipated. While future generations—our children and grandchildren—will bear the brunt of climate-related imp.
