# Caribbean hardest hit by £43bn climate-driven damage to small island developing nations

Developing islands, especially in the Caribbean, have borne the worst of £43 billion in climate-fuelled destruction, according to a new analysis. The damage includes losses from extreme weather events and slow-onset climate impacts. This highlights how vulnerable small island states are to the financial and humanitarian costs of climate change, reinforcing calls for greater global support and emissions reductions.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/29/caribbean-climate-related-economic-damage-developing-islands) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:30 GMT