In the face of climatic phenomena, the priority should be to support the most vulnerable.

In the face of climate phenomena, the priority should be to support the most vulnerable. The catastrophe caused by Hurricane Beryl is just one of the many recent examples of the havoc that natural phenomena can wreak in the world. In an interview with the newspaper El Universal, Andrew J. Kruczkiewicz, Senior Researcher at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society at Columbia University, points out that extreme weather events are on the rise and that it is crucial to adopt a more comprehensive approach to the drivers behind these disasters. Kruczkiewicz emphasizes the importance of discussing the disproportionate impact of these events on people's lives and advocates for prioritizing support for the most vulnerable populations. In a scenario where extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, the question arises of how concerned we should be and whether we should get used to the idea that hurricanes like Beryl will become more common in the future. When it comes to the connection between climate change and natural disasters, the complexity is evident. Atmospheric warming is contributing to an increase in its ability to heat water, leading to more intense precipitation. In this sense, Kruczkiewicz highlights the need to understand the multiple socioeconomic factors that influence the disproportionate impact of these phenomena on different communities. When discussing climate mobility, that is, people who are forced to move from their places of origin due to extreme weather events, concerns arise about how these events will impact the migration crisis we already face. Kruczkiewicz emphasizes the importance of researching and understanding the dynamics of changes in climate-related migration patterns, integrating both climatic and socioeconomic factors into the analysis. Regarding the impact on the work of humanitarian organizations such as the Red Cross or the World Food Program, Kruczkiewicz highlights the evolution towards an anticipatory modality in response to natural disasters. Risk anticipation is presented as a fundamental strategy to reduce the impact on the most vulnerable populations and improve the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions. Current attention and resources are focused on geopolitical conflicts, raising the question of how this focus affects the fight against climate change, hunger, and climate mobility. Kruczkiewicz underscores the need to more effectively integrate climate-related factors and socioeconomic factors into decision-making to address these challenges more appropriately. As we face an increasingly evident climate crisis, it is crucial that attention and action are directed appropriately and effectively towards the most vulnerable communities. Kruczkiewicz emphasizes the importance of prioritizing programs that benefit those who need it most and constantly evaluating the adequacy of actions taken in the face of the magnitude of the crisis. In conclusion, the priority in the face of climate phenomena should be to support the most vulnerable. It is essential to integrate a variety of factors in response to natural disasters, from climate change to socio-economic aspects, to ensure effective protection of affected communities. Only through a comprehensive and equity-oriented approach can we confront the challenges posed by climate change in our current society.