This latest adverse weather system is unprecedented in the recorded history of the Tropical Atlantic, as Hurricane Beryl was the first storm to reach category 5 in June. Typically, stronger systems are formed during the hotter months of August and September.

Warmer ocean surface temperatures contribute to worsening storms. These warmer temperatures are brought about by carbon emissions, largely contributed by the developed world.

“The time for talking is over. I think the developed countries must put their resources and their money where their mouth is. The disaster that happened in Grenada and in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, that disaster can only be solved by resources, money, nothing else. It can't be solved by goodwill again,” Pierre said.

In 2009, developed countries agreed at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to “mobilise” 100 billion U.S. dollars per year by 2020 for climate action in developing countries. Prime Minister Pierre noted that this pledge has not been committed to.

Pierre suggests that a system of assistance is needed, where aid is sent as soon as a natural disaster befalls a country.

“When these things happen, there needs to be instant support, both for adaptation and for mitigation. There is a need for it.”

Pierre made light of the economic destruction the islands of Grenada and St Vincent encountered.

“Do you know that with that destruction in Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines, the country has been pushed back? They have lost probably 100% of their GDP. What do they do?”

Pierre went on to state that the need for vulnerability clauses in negotiating infrastructure projects would also safeguard the investments by Small Island Developing States