Members of the NCRC, stakeholders, and ministers who made this activity an extraordinary council of ministers outside the Government Office gathered at La Cabana Beach Resort. The main focus of the meeting was to present the timeline that the NCRC will follow and to initiate the CORVI (Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Index) study by the Stimson Center. Two experts leading the CORVI, Ms. Sally Yozell, Director of the Environmental Security Program at the Stimson Center, and economist and environmentalist Ms. Tracy Rouleau, were present. They elaborated on the methods of the study and answered various questions.

The CORVI is a fundamental tool in Aruba's adaptation to climate change. It consists of indicators that help us understand how climate change impacts certain urban areas from an environmental, economic, and social perspective. It will ensure data-driven management and high-quality information.

Resilience to face climate change is essential for our survival. Aruba is one of the hottest countries in the world and ranked 8th on a 2022 list of countries with the highest average temperature globally.

The meeting, which saw active participation from all corners, including our Prime Minister and other ministers, is a good start on the path ahead. It is of utmost importance that all sectors of our island address the issue of climate change.