What are climate refugees?

Do you really know?
17 jan 2022 4 min
What are climate refugees?
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About this episode

What are climate refugees? The consequences of climate change are some of the primary drivers behind global human migration. According to a report by the European Commission on Migration, each year, an average of 30 million people are displaced due to environmental degradation.  Climate refugees, or climate migrants, are people forced away from their homes due to sudden or gradual alterations in their natural environment. We’re talking about sea-level rise, extreme weather events, drought and water scarcity for example. They are also referred to as displaced people.  Which NGOs are present in Somaliland? To what extent is climate migration a global phenomenon? What happens to climate refugees when they leave their homes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is the single currency? What is Scream? What is Harry Potter? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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