On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Caribbean Initiative and Climate Resilience Center will host a virtual conversation, about how the international community can help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa and prepare for the next hurricane season.

Hurricane Melissa left an estimated eight billion dollars in damage across Jamaica, shattering homes, roads, and critical infrastructure. Now, the country faces the enormous challenge of rebuilding stronger and more resilient than before.

At this event, policymakers and experts, live from Jamaica, will discuss lessons from the country’s recovery and the role of international actors in mobilizing support for long-term resilience.

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Opening remarks

Adrienne Arsht
Executive Vice Chair; Founder, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council

Speakers

The Hon. Matthew Samuda
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change
Ministry of Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Jamaica

Patricia R. Francis
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Caribbean Initiative, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council

Isaac Anthony
Chief Executive Officer
CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility)

More speakers to be announced.

Moderated by

Jason Marczak
Vice President and Senior Director,
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council

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