Climate Migration: Preparing for Waves of Global Displacement

As the climate crisis intensifies, the world is witnessing an unprecedented wave of human displacement. Climate migration caused by rising sea levels, extreme weather events and environmental degradation poses significant challenges for international relations and global governance. Solving this problem requires comprehensive strategies that prioritize human rights, sustainability and international cooperation.

Climate change is forcing people to leave their homes on an unimaginable scale. According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center, an estimated 30.7 million people were displaced by natural disasters in 2020 alone. This number is expected to rise as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of such events. Low-lying coastal areas, small island states and regions prone to drought and desertification are particularly vulnerable, with millions facing the prospect of permanent displacement. (Amna Hashmi, more at geopoliticalmonitor.com)