Fahmi Igwianan

Over a month ago, Asmahan Balauon, a member of Libya's eastern-based parliament, requested that it should establish a climate change committee.

She was told a date would be set to discuss the issue - but her efforts were overtaken by the fatal floods that struck the city of Derna this month after heavy rains caused the collapse of two dilapidated dams, unleashing a torrent of destruction.