What are 2 challenges faced by the Caribbean?

The Caribbean is considered to be one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impacts of climate change with coastal communities and low-lying areas being particularly exposed to the combined threats of sea level rise and extreme weather events.



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Unsustainable use of limited, and often dwindling, biological resources is the primary threat to biodiversity across the Caribbean Islands Hotspot.

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This region is largely appealing for the sun, sand, and sea scene. Despite the fact that tourism is very reliant on the natural environment of the region, it has negative environmental impacts. These impacts include marine pollution and degradation, as well as a high demand for water and energy resources.

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Other environmental problems facing SIDS in the Caribbean include dwindling water resources, the effects of inadequate treatment of sewage, unsustainable tourism practices, overfishing, an over-reliance on non-renewable sources of energy, and an expanding range of vector borne diseases.

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The primary natural hazards facing the islands of the Caribbean are earthquakes and hurricanes. Some of the islands are also subjected to instances of volcanic activity.

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On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean Islands to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago.

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