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Climate refugees are people displaced by natural disasters, droughts, and other weather events caused by climate change. Learn about the challenges and solutions for protecting their human rights and preventing large-scale displacement.
Climate Refugees documents and advocates for the rights of people forced to migrate due to climate change. Learn about their stories, research, media and events on their website.
Learn how UNHCR is working to protect and support refugees, internally displaced and stateless people affected by climate change and disasters. Find out about UNHCR's goals, objectives, strategies and actions to address the climate crisis and its impacts.
'climate refugees', it has expressed growing concern and has taken action to support and develop resilience in countries most vulnerable to climate- related stress. This briefing is an update of an earlier version published in October 2021.
30 Nov 2020 · The term ‘climate refugee’ is gaining ground in the media, but the 1951 Refugee Convention doesn’t make provisions for people displaced by climate change. If people are forced to move beyond their borders, what protections are there?
26 Jan 2024 · Climate change increases the risks of extreme weather events and natural disasters that can lead to displacement and conflict. Learn how UNHCR works to protect and assist people displaced by climate change and what you can do to help.
15 Nov 2023 · Learn how climate change affects people's movements and what are the common misconceptions about it. Find out how UNHCR responds to climate-related displacement and what actions can prevent or reduce it.
