Hurricane Melissa has left Jamaica devastated, displacing thousands and creating urgent needs for food, water, and shelter. The Category 5 storm, one of the Atlantic’s strongest on record, was made six times more likely by global warming, scientists say.

As COP30 approaches in Belem, leaders face pressure to act on climate pledges that still point to a 2.3°C rise — far above the 1.5°degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) target. Experts warn climate change impacts security, health, and economies, demanding urgent global action.