Climate crisis intensifies challenges for refugees and displaced populations

World Today

The climate crisis is creating more challenges for refugees and internally displaced people, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. Climate change and displacement are increasingly interconnected, experts say, as many who flee persecution, conflict, or violence now find themselves in regions more vulnerable to extreme weather. These conditions worsen the plight of displaced populations, adding another layer of complexity to their survival and safety. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.