Could climate change force a billion people to move? | The Stream

Ever-more frequent extreme weather events have in recent years devastated rural regions in developing countries, with millions of people having to start from scratch after losing everything in storms, droughts and floods.

But scientists also warn that ‘slow onset’ changes to the climate are forcing growing numbers of people to migrate in order to earn a living and support their families.

Global temperatures could increase more in the next 50 years than in the previous 6,000, according to a study by scientists published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in May 2020.

The UN’s International Organization for Migration estimates that environmental factors may factor into the migration of between 25 million and 1 billion people by 2050.

While researchers say harsh climatic conditions are rarely a lone factor behind individuals’ decision to migrate in search of a stable livelihood, environmental challenges are exacerbating existing hardships, especially in rural regions. People across Central America, Africa’s Sahel region and South Asia are among those moving to urban centres in search of work. Many migrants who then face difficulties in cities feel they have little option but to cross international borders, as a last resort.

In the first episode of four episodes in support of climate journalism partnership Covering Climate Now, The Stream asks what is needed to humanely address the challenges of increased migration as global heating affects vulnerable communities.

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[aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks so much for watching everyone. Tell us what you think in the comments below.

[BIBLE-TALK]

Not climate change but Gods anger when he brings fire to the entire earth

[ginrummy]

Indigenous people from respective territory should be the head of environmental ministries and/or issues.
I think that's a good exemple about how competent people can exercise their true natural gifts so we're not just thinking about over produce and over consume on this planet.

[judithwake]

I wish Bidden and Congress would tell those of us that are living in America the truth about what all the migrations are actually about. We the people could put pressure on our leaders to stop their excuses and actually deal with the realities of what is happening if more people knew.

[mytube]

Don't worry, let all nations become developed like America, then let's talk about climate change!

[hissendaud]

I 👲 hope we 👲👪👭can save our world 🌐 before we 👤👥 lose it ourselves

[lostmypassword]

Absolutely, well of course. Imagine people are still on "a fence" about it. Talk about ignorance or amount of self pity it takes to come to such a conclusione no matter specialist's research results.

[jyotirajpatra]

A timely coverage highlighting the #climateemergency in many vulnerable regions where communities are often left to fend for themselves and in turn 'forced' to move and migrate. Women and girls are disproportionately affected. Kudos to Al Jazeera and Covering Climate Now.

[adamryan]

Revelation 11:18 ..." to bring to ruin those ruining the earth
Have no fear ... God isn't going to let greedy humans wreck this planet...soon he will intervene and remove all those who refuse to obey his son Christ Jesus... psalm37:29" just a little while longer and the wicked Will be no more, you will look at where they were but they will not be there but the meek will possess the earth and find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace "..

[gamingtonight]

I left this title as a message this morning, on another climate change video, last month on a radio talk show and about 2 years ago on a climate change forum. Why is the media so slow?!

[adamisaac]

We have to learn how to look with the heart of wisdom.

[funnfactss]

I wish all news channels report on numbers of billions of people affected

[toyotaprius]

The live chat replay has been really impressive!

[mifuerzamorales]

*But not only the problem is the global warming of the planet; we must add the Agroindustry, the trafficking of species, the gentrification that generates overpopulation, and the pollution in air, land, water - oceans! We are returning our only home, the Planet, in our hell! All of humanity will suffer it; some faster than others !!! It is time to change; in peace !! No Gandhian Violence !!*

[lixiastone]

Folks, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for our sins.
He was buried and resurrected on the third day.
Believe on Him to be saved.

[learnmore]

does climate changing will effect Iraq

[premrajkumarshielakhemaraj]

Every day is new day so you Start today.
Don't wait for other's
Action " it start's from you
If you waiting for others to act first"
Perhaps they must waiting for you act first

[waancfinzeuz]

U people are crazy just move to north pole and south pole!

[petername]

Is qatar willing to change to tackle climate change. Will gulf stop producing Fossil fuels 😁

[IndyDog-nsws]

Hello, too many people on the planet. How about some birth or self control. Enough already.