The negative impacts caused by climate change are increasing the risk of displacement for millions of people around the world every day. Recent assessments by the United Nations (UN) International Organization for Migration (IOM) have revealed the scale of the looming crisis.
THE RISK OF INTERNAL MIGRATION IS GROWING
In a statement made on the social media platform X, the IOM drew attention to the potential waves of migration that global warming will trigger. The organization stated, "By 2050, as a result of the effects of climate change, up to 216 million people could be forced to migrate within their own countries."
The institution also reported that it has brought together global stakeholders within the scope of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31). It was emphasized that the primary goal of these critical meetings is to transform viable solutions designed for communities most affected by the climate crisis into investment-ready projects.
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