Climate Refugees

Climate Refugees are individuals or groups forced to leave their homes due to sudden or long-term changes in their local environment, attributed to climate change. These changes may include extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and sea-level rise, which devastate communities and make it impossible for residents to sustain their livelihoods.

As climate change accelerates, vulnerable populations, particularly in low-lying coastal regions, arid zones, and island nations, are increasingly displaced. Climate Refugees often face compounded challenges during their displacement, including limited access to resources, social and political instability, and inadequate legal protections under current international refugee laws.

Understanding and addressing the plight of Climate Refugees is crucial to developing equitable and sustainable solutions. Governments, NGOs, and international organizations must work together to create adaptive strategies and support systems that prevent displacement where possible, while ensuring the dignified and humane treatment of those who are forced to relocate due to climate-induced factors.