Climate Adaptation and Nursing Care

Strategies for Tsunami Alerts in Vulnerable Communities

Abstract

This article goes beyond a technical warning; it is a call to action for Health and Governance leaders in Brazil—a compelling invitation to transform the country’s coastal vulnerability into resilience. It urges nursing, with its reach and
compassionate care, to be at the heart of this alert. As climate change intensifies global disasters, this study focuses on
a silent threat looming over the Brazilian coastline. Despite tectonic stability, multiple geophysical triggers and social
and infrastructural vulnerabilities create a risk scenario that demands immediate and coordinated attention. In response,
we propose Brazil’s first nursing-specific tsunami protocol. It acknowledges the critical role of healthcare, civil
defense, and public safety across all phases of response: triage, trauma care, public health surveillance, and
psychosocial support. Grounded in international best practices and fully adapted to Brazil’s Unified Health System
(SUS), we advocate for a multidisciplinary strategy deeply centered on human dignity. Aligned with the global COP30
agenda—particularly its pillars of adaptation, resilience, and climate justice—this research integrates key directives
such as improved early warning systems, risk communication, and urban planning. At its core, this work is an appeal to
policymakers and civil society for a proactive and ethical stance. By embracing interdisciplinary collaboration, Brazil
can protect its coastal populations, turning vulnerability into strength and anticipation into resilience.