The region is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of marine pollution due to the dependence of its people on natural resources in combination with its vast exposed coastlines.
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Trinidad & Tobago produces the largest amount of waste at 1.5 kilograms per person per day, the most in the world. They estimate that at least 0.19 kg of plastic waste per person is almost guaranteed to end up in the ocean.
Rising price levels and challenging global environment pose significant challenges as countries work to strengthen fiscal balances, revitalize growth and build resilience against natural disasters and to help cope with climate change. Caribbean countries are extremely vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters.
South Pacific currents dump as many as 40 million items of plastic and rubbish on the shores of Henderson Island each year, earning it the name of the most polluted island in the world.
On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean Islands to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago. As we noted though, most crime in the Caribbean is an internal problem and is linked to inner-city areas well away from tourist resorts.
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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