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Climate Change and Forced Migration: A Crisis in the Making

Sea level rise, flooding, wildfires, droughts, and other disasters are increasing due to climate change, putting stress on communities and even forcing people to leave their homes.

 

Environmental migrants - The migration minute

The press commonly uses the concept of climate or environmental refugees to describe the situation of people who leave their homes as a consequence of the impacts of disasters and climate change.

 

What do the experts say about climate migration in Europe?

"It's a reality in Europe, it's not something that will happen in centuries".

Listen to what experts have to say about climate migration in Europe:

 

Preventing Forced Migration and Adapting to a Changing Climate

What is the migration link with environment and climate change and how does this impact the achievement of our global goals? 

 

IOM Director General`s support message for the Midnight Survival Deadline for the Climate

IOM Director General, António Vitorino, delivers a support message for the Midnight Survival Deadline for the Climate, launched by the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) in October 2020.