The climate crisis is an immediate and existential threat. Hurricane Melissa has shown how a single event can reverse years of progress and place severe strain on our economy. Jamaica has activated its disaster-risk financing tools, but the scale of damage exceeds what small states can manage alone. We thank our international partners for their essential support. Global action is urgent. Emissions must be reduced to keep the 1.5°C target within reach, and vulnerable nations need climate finance at the level and concessionality required to recover and build resilience. Investing in resilient infrastructure, diversified energy systems, and disaster preparedness is sound economics. Jamaica is committed to a just energy transition and to achieving 50% renewable electricity generation by 2030, but this requires partnerships, technology transfer, and affordable financing. We urge the G20 to strengthen support for resilience, risk-insurance instruments, and recovery of critical sectors such as agriculture.(Andrew Holness)