Climate change is fundamentally reshaping patterns of human migration and displacement, triggering movement internally and internationally, and leaving many vulnerable people trapped in place. Migration in the face of climate change can be a positive choice, if done voluntarily and in an orderly manner. But it can also be unsafe and forced, creating problems for people who move and their …

The unavoidable loss and damage from climate change Global warming and associated climate change is the greatest crisis humanity faces at the present time. Despite heightened global efforts in mitigation and adaptation, climate-related impacts are likely to exceed the adaptive capacity of communities and countries (Mechler et al., 2016). The latest report of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) …

Youth call for action to address loss and damage caused by climate change The climate crisis is causing severe damage and irreversible loss to people and the planet. Extreme weather events, including floods, storms, droughts, heat waves and wildfires, are becoming more frequent and more severe every year. The stakes are high for today’s youth – the largest youth generation …

NEW YORK (21 October 2022) – Human-induced climate change is the largest, most pervasive threat to the natural environment and societies the world has ever experienced, and the poorest countries are paying the heaviest price, a UN expert said. “Throughout the world, human rights are being negatively impacted and violated as a consequence of climate change. This includes the right …

Negotiators at COP26 are fighting to include a Glasgow Facility to address loss and damage from the adverse effects of climate change.Call for all UNFCCC parties and non-state actors to support the Facility.Philanthropies offer to contribute aligned kick-start finance of $3m USD if the Facility is agreed. Friday 12 November, Glasgow – Leading philanthropies wish to support the signatories of the …