What are climate refugees?

World Refugee Day is an international day to raise awareness of the plight of the world's refugees. It takes place every year on June 20th. So it's important to talk about the impact of the climate behind global human migration. 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. According to a report by the European Commission on Migration, each year, an average of 30 million people are displaced due to environmental degradation. 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! Date of first release : January 17th 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are earworms, the songs we just can't get out of our heads? Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet? Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices