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…
The UN refugee agency has warned that nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries increasingly exposed to climate-related threats such as droughts, floods, and extreme heat. This comes as the agency prepares for the upcoming COP31 climate summit, emphasizing the need for more funding to help vulnerable communities adapt.
Nearly three-quarters of the world's forcibly displaced people are residing in countries like Afghanistan and Bangladesh, which are highly vulnerable to climate-related risks. The report underscores the interconnected nature of conflict, displacement, and climate change, highlighting the urgent need for climate financing to reach the communities most in need.
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