CLIMATE ADAPTATION SOLUTIONS IN THE WAKE OF BRAZIL’S RIO GRANDE DO SUL FLOODS - In the last few weeks, Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul has been inundated by torrential rain. The resulting floods have killed hundreds and left thousands displaced, putting Rio Grande do Sul in a state of emergency and raising international concerns around climate vulnerability.

The implications of this extreme disaster for Brazil range from food security to gross domestic product (GDP). As the country prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November and COP30 in 2025, the flooding in Rio Grande do Sul can propel climate adaptation to the forefront of strategic and development plans globally.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 05/22/2024