The World Must Recognize Climate Refugees

Tiny island nation challenges the world’s climate failure in court

The International Court of Justice is hearing a case brought by Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, arguing that industrialized countries have a legal responsibility to prevent climate catastrophe.Elizabeth Kolbert reports for The New Yorker.In short:Vanuatu, one of the nations most vulnerable to clim...

The World Must Recognize Climate Refugees

As the planet warms, the people most affected still don’t qualify for protections under international law.

As a refugee, climate change is a very real and painful part of my life

My name is Ayoo. I live in Uganda now, but I’m originally from South Sudan – and my life as a climate activist is deeply intertwined with my personal experiences as a foreigner: I grew up in a refugee camp. As a refugee, I have witnessed firsthand how the lack of reliable energy affects daily life, limits opportunities, and increases dependence on resources that can be costly or harmful. We relied heavily on the forest — it was our supermarket, …

Who are climate migrants and what can the world do for them?

Climate migration is a growing issue driven by disasters and conflict. .

Refugees and migrants fleeing extreme weather could help fill green jobs » Yale Climate Connections

Governments and funders can help by investing in workforce development programs. The post Refugees and migrants fleeing extreme weather could help fill green jobs appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.