Abstract: This article delves into the escalating global crisis of climate and environmental refugees, examining the adverse impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on vulnerable populations. With a focus on empirical data and case studies, the causes of climate/environmental migration are analyzed, including sea-level rise, extreme weather events, desertification, deforestation, and water scarcity, which compel communities to seek refuge in safer regions. The humanitarian crisis unfolds as developing countries shoulder the disproportionate burden, straining limited resources and hindering sustainable development efforts. Conflict and social unrest emerge as climate/environmental displacement intersects with competition for scarce resources, exacerbating internal and cross......
Keywords: Climate, environment, refugees, humanitarian, migration, displacement.
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