90 mil. displaced people at risk from climate threats, UN refugee agency says
GENEVA — Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries increasingly exposed to climate-related droughts, floods and extreme heat, the UN refugee agency said on Friday, warning ahead of the COP31 climate summit that more funding is needed to help vulnerable communities adapt. Nearly three-quarters of the world's forcibly displaced people are living in countries such as…
Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are at risk from climate-related threats, according to the UN refugee agency, as they live in countries increasingly exposed to droughts, floods, and extreme heat. Nearly three-quarters of these displaced individuals reside in countries like Afghanistan and Bangladesh, which are particularly vulnerable to climate risks.
The UNHCR report, released ahead of the COP31 climate summit, emphasizes the need for increased funding to support adaptation efforts in these vulnerable communities. Anton Leis Garcia, UNHCR's assistant high commissioner for operations, stressed the critical importance of climate financing to address the overlapping issues of conflict, displacement, and climate change, highlighting the urgent need for action.
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