Kiva’s Post

In recent years, with the onset of climate change, climate refugees have emerged as a critically vulnerable group and are forced to deal with large-scale displacement as well as loss of land, livelihoods, and lives. As a multidimensional crisis, the issue of climate refugees needs holistic and collective action, right from integrating a climate lens in disaster preparedness to reducing the risks of climate disasters through robust action plans. #ClimateChange #ClimateRefugees #ClimateCrisis #EnvironmentalJustice #DisasterPreparedness #SustainableFuture

🚨 Climate change is hitting forcibly displaced communities hard. Extreme weather events like the recent floods in Brazil have displaced over half a million people, including many refugees. UNHCR is on the ground, providing emergency shelter and support, but the needs are growing. The frequency, intensity and magnitude of these climate disasters are a warning signal to the world that cannot be ignored. 🔗 https://bit.ly/45IRtba

Heatwaves, floods, and waterborne diseases are increasing the vulnerability of refugees and host populations worldwide. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is stepping up its efforts to ensure that forcibly displaced people fleeing from climate-fuelled crises or living in climate hotspots are protected, have access to sustainable resources, and are resilient to the impacts of climate change through the Climate Resilience Fund. Read more about the UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund here: https://t.ly/Yylfr

More & more people are forced to leave their homes because of climate related disasters due to the climate crisis. At the Global #RefugeeForum, we must take action now to reduce climate displacement & minimise the impacts of the climate crisis on refugees & displaced people.

Bushfires in Australia and Canada. Cyclones in Madagascar and Vanuatu. Droughts in Somalia and Ethiopia. Earthquakes in Syria, Türkiye and Afghanistan. Flooding in Somalia and South Sudan. In 2023, it’s never been more clear, climate change is changing childhood. With El Nino bringing surging temperatures, climate-vulnerable countries are bracing for even more crises – and it is children who will bear the heaviest burden of climate change. UNICEF is working to support communities during climate-related emergencies, build climate-resilient infrastructure and to ensure a brighter and safer future for every child. #ForEveryChild #ClimateAction

The #ClimateCrisis is impacting every person on the planet. But it’s not impacting everyone equally. Refugees bear an extra burden. And that’s after they were forced to leave their entire world behind to seek safety. Fight the Climate Crisis. Achieve the #GlobalGoals.

Alarming findings by UNICEF: Children in Africa are among the most at risk due to climate change. Facing challenges like droughts, floods, and heatwaves, the youngest generation is at the forefront of climate-induced hardships. It's a call to action for global leaders, businesses, and individuals to intensify efforts towards climate resilience and sustainability.   #ClimateChange #AfricanChildren #UNICEF #ProtectOurFuture #ForEveryChild #Africa #africarising

Know more about the impacts of ElNino cycle on global climate crisis World Food Programme

What does climate change have to do with immigration? 🌏 The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) predicts that around 1.2 billion people could be displaced by 2050 due to natural disasters and climate change. For more than 85 years, Global Refuge has assisted forcibly uprooted people from around the globe. But now more than ever, we are seeing an unprotected group seeking refuge: people who are displaced, in whole or in part, due to climate disasters. This #EarthDay, we're calling attention to this unprecedented crisis, which is on track to become one of the largest drivers of displacement in the 21st century. Every day, our staff meet refugees and immigrants who have been impacted by drought, extreme weather, wildfires, and other natural disasters—often compounding conflict, violence, and persecution in their home countries. Learn more and see our recommendations for climate displacement protections and pathways on our Climate Displacement Hub: globalrefuge.org/climate 🌎

The plight of over 100 million displaced people globally is a stark reminder of the challenges many face, from conflict to climate change. The partnerships formed by organizations like World Vision are instrumental in providing essential support—shelter, food, healthcare, and more—to those who have lost their homes. The detailed breakdown of displacement crises, especially in Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Venezuela, South Sudan, and Myanmar, sheds light on the urgent needs in these regions. It's heartening to see World Vision's commitment to long-term solutions, from emergency aid to psychosocial support and education.