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Climate Disasters Displace 250 Million: Urgent Action Needed

11/10/2025

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A United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report finds climate-related disasters displaced 250 million people over the past decade.
The report notes this equates to about 70,000 displacements daily.
By mid-2025, 117 million people were displaced by war and violence.
Three-quarters of displaced people live in countries highly exposed to climate hazards.
Funding shortfalls leave conflict-affected nations with only a quarter of the climate finance needed; the report calls for targeted investment and inclusive climate planning to prevent further displacement.

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A United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report finds climate-related disasters displaced 250 million people over the past decade.
The report notes this equates to about 70,000 displacements daily.
By mid-2025, 117 million people were displaced by war and violence.
Three-quarters of displaced people live in countries highly exposed to climate hazards.
Funding shortfalls leave conflict-affected nations with only a quarter of the climate finance needed; the report calls for targeted investment and inclusive climate planning to prevent further displacement.