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😞😞Climate change is exacerbating refugee migration globally, with devastating consequences. This is a growing crisis currently. Rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events are displacing millions, exacerbating conflicts, and threatening human rights. Some of the facts are: - Climate change is projected to displaces up to 143 million people by 2050 (World Bank) - 70% of refugees come from countries most vulnerable to climate change (UNHCR) - Climate change intensifies resource scarcity, conflict, and social unrest, forcing people to flee - Refugee migration strains local resources, infrastructure, and social cohesion - Women, children, and marginalized communities are disproportionately affected From these, it is obvious that the intersection of climate change and refugee migration demands urgent attention, cooperation, and innovative solutions. We must address the root causes, support climate resilience, and protect the rights and dignity of those displaced. The future of our planet and humanity depends on it. Let all applicable professionals and government agencies work together in mitigating this anomaly. #climatechange #refugee #migration Image source: https://lnkd.in/erf7zBRf

More human beings are forced to migrate today than at any other time in human history. World Refugee Day was created by the United Nations to honour refugees worldwide. Today we want to empathise with refugees around the world, but also draw attention to the future. More than 216 million people across six continents will be on the move within their countries by 2050 in large part due to climate change, according to the World Migration Report 2024. To put this in perspective with more recent numbers, in 2022 it was estimated that there were 35.3 million refugees total in the world. The climate crisis will be the main reason for the number of refugees to increase so drastically. While climate change does not affect wars or politics directly, it does put communities and systems under pressure by making land inhabitable and reducing food security. It is important to understand that this crisis will impact every continent. Climate change demands everyone in our world take action and reduce their emissions. Find out what some of the solutions are by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/eUbQYbCg #WithRefugees #WorldRefugeeDay #Refugee #ClimateChange #UN #UnitedNations

Today #COP28!!⬇️⬇️ 🌍 Displaced People Taking Action on Loss & Damage: Local Solutions on the Climate Frontlines 🌱 📅 Date: 04 December 🕒 Time: 11:30 – 13:00 GST 📍 Venue: Blue Zone - SE Room 3 🔗 Watch live here: https://lnkd.in/d-w-3puU At the Global Platform for Action (GPA) we are excited to be part of a critical conversation co-hosted by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, IOM - UN Migration, United Nations OCHA, World Food Programme. This event puts the spotlight on displaced people and their host communities who are at the forefront of the climate crisis. In fragile and conflict-affected contexts, these resilient communities are taking direct action, implementing local solutions that strengthen both resilience and peaceful coexistence. Their stories are not just inspiring; they are urgent calls for scaled-up financing and support. 🌟 Panelists: Representatives from displaced and host communities sharing their on-the-ground experiences. This collaboration is unique – every seat on the panel is dedicated to those who are actively taking action in fragile and conflict-affected contexts on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Join us for a firsthand account of impactful initiatives and the pressing need for support. Together, let's amplify their voices and catalyze change. Joelle Hangi #HumanitarianEnergy #LocalSolutions #HumanitarianAction

My most recent article, featured by illuminem, delves into ways we can collectively address the climate refugee crisis. This is a topic that resonates deeply with me, and I'm eager to hear your thoughts and engage in discussions about it. Thank you to illuminem for offering me a platform to shed light on climate change issues. Your impactful work is truly commendable. Alex Hong Russ Bates illuminem Andrea Gori Christopher Caldwell Parin Makadia Diego BalverdeJames Balzer, MSusDev #ClimateRefugees #ClimateChangeAction #EnvironmentalImpact #IllumemPlatform #ClimateCrisisDiscussion #ClimateAwareness

Every year on June 20th is the World Refugee Day. This year’s theme "Our Home," highlights the shared spaces that bring us together, from our dining tables to our collective home, planet Earth. This day emphasizes the critical need for global solidarity and support for displaced individuals. 🌍 #Climaterefugees, also known as environmental refugees, are those displaced by the effects of global warming and natural disasters. As climate crises arises, it forces environmental refugees to flee their homes. The UNHCR's response to this crisis was that by 2030, solutions would be found for increasing numbers of forcibly displaced and stateless people fleeing from climate-fuelled crises and/or living in climate-vulnerable countries. These individuals would be protected and made resilient to the impacts of climate change, and they would be provided with the means to live self-sufficient lives. 💙 Governments, communities, organizations, and individuals must all collaborate to ensure refugees receive the protection, rights, and opportunities they deserve. By fostering inclusive societies and addressing the root causes of displacement, we can build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. 🏠✨ Reporter: Angelina Sim Information source: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #GAUC #ClimateAction #ActNow #WorldRefugeeDay #OurHome #WithRefugees

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 In today's environmentally conscious era, Gokul Shekar writes on the rise of climate refugees, representing one of the most critical global challenges. Forced migrations due to severe climate impacts threaten global demographics, migration patterns, and socio-economic structures. The situation calls for a collective global response, surpassing mere humanitarian aid to include housing, healthcare, and integration. Addressing this challenge demands united efforts, to create an inclusive, equitable world for all, irrespective of origins. Join the conversation: How can we ensure a resilient future for climate refugees? 📬 Stay ahead in sustainability & energy. Join our weekly TOP10 newsletter. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/dTdMp9j #climaterefugees #climatechange #refugeecrisis #illuminemvoices

Has anyone used #AI to forecast #climate #disasters and #migration? If so, we need #risk #maps to show probably migration paths, which would be useful for #cities, #insurers, #builders, #emergency workers, and #hospitals.

Climate refugees: invisible victims in a boiling planet. Today, the Greek Council for Refugees and WWF Greece published the report “Climate Refugees: Addressing climate-induced massive migration before it happens”. In this report, the two Greek organisations hope to stimulate a dialogue on the need for a robust human rights-based system of protection for climate refugees. As global overheating will most probably exceed the climate ‘defense line’ of 1.5oC within 2024, thus significantly increasing the risk of more frequent extreme weather events, the impacts on human communities are reasonably expected to skyrocket. The broader Eastern Mediterranean region is already suffering from relentlessly brutal climate disasters, while it is geographically placed as the gateway of migration to Europe of persons originating from the continents of Africa and Asia. In the midst of this harsh reality, all countries need to proactively set in place proper mechanisms that will ensure the safe and orderly movement of climate refugees. Offering protection to the invisible victims, i.e. the persons displaced from their homelands due to disastrous weather extremes and slow onset climate events, is a fundamental first step towards building a protection and assistance system, so as to proactively address the prospect of climate-induced massive migration before it happens. So happy to be part of a great team: Konstantinos Vlachopoulos | Lefteris Papagiannakis | Alexandros Moulopoulos | Georgios Chasiotis | Anna Vafeiadou | Andriana Delegkou | Sophia Kopela Advisory committee: Costas Cartalis | George Dikaios | Dr. Angeliki Dimitriadi | Emmanuella Doussis | Kostas Lagouvardos | Papagiannaki Katerina | George Pleios | Stefanaki Kalliopi | Andreas Takis | Angelo Tramountanis | Chloe Vlassopoulos-Valluy Read the report ➡ https://lnkd.in/dYn8yP-H #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency #ClimateAction #ClimateRefugees #EndFossilFuels #HumanRights

What about climate refugees? "As our planet warms, we’re experiencing more frequent(1) and severe weather events, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts and altered ecosystems. These environmental shifts directly affect people’s livelihoods by destroying crops and depleting water sources. They make once-inhabitable areas uninhabitable. In response to these challenges, many individuals and communities have no choice but to abandon their homes and seek safety elsewhere. The vast majority will remain within their country borders – it’s predicted that by 2050 up to 86 million Africans(2) will migrate within their own countries due to weather shocks. But some will cross borders, triggering the need for international protection." 1) https://lnkd.in/eEGx9Bvz 2) https://lnkd.in/eY3UtJv2 #climatechange #globalwarming #extremeweather #extremeheat #waterscarcity #humanrights #sustainability #future Read more & #shareyourthoughts https://lnkd.in/eCcRm7fH

"Climate change affects all of us, but it has a particular impact on forcibly displaced populations." Hear Ramu Damodaran, IOM - UN Migration's Barbra Lukunka, PhD, Maldives Ambassador to the UN Ali Naseer Mohamed, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's Scott Pohl discuss the various ways that climate change impacts human mobility and why cooperation is essential to mitigating the risks. Watch the full event here: https://lnkd.in/eHi8_bD6