Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN
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UN: Millions May Be Forced to Move as Climate Change Hits South Asia
Climate change is threatening livelihoods and forcing people from their homes across South Asia, but technology and government action could help limit the damage, the UN migration chief told AFP on Friday. Rising seas, flooding and drought threaten homes and farmland, Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), said during a visit to New Delhi. In the Himalayas, she pointed to Nepal's August 26 disaster, whe…
Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN
Rising seas, flooding and drought threaten homes and farmland, Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), said during a visit to New Delhi. In the Himalayas, she pointed to Nepal's August 26 disaster, when a mountain and glacier collapse triggered deadly flooding, where IOM sent humanitarian aid to help. In a worst-case scenario, up to 40.5 million people in South Asia may be forced to move by 2050, accordi…
According to the Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the reality of severe natural disasters is clearly evident as rising sea levels, floods, and droughts engulf agricultural lands in South Asia. Pacific nations call for support for "survival" in the face of climate change. Climate change increases pressure on food security. Proactive response to climate change in the new era.
Rise of water, droughts, floods... in South Asia, entire regions become invivable and push their inhabitants on the roads. From here... Read more These millions of people that the climate forces to leave appeared first on Le Singulier.
Rising sea levels, flooding and droughts are posing serious threats to the livelihoods and livelihoods of people in the region. The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said that modern technology and timely measures can reduce the losses.
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