Climate change could displace millions in SAsia: UN
Summary
Climate change could force up to 40.5 million people in South Asia to move by 2050, with rising seas, flooding and drought threatening livelihoods across the region. UN migration chief Amy Pope says better data, artificial intelligence and government action could help reduce displacement and improve climate resilience.
Key Points
- The UN migration chief warned that climate change could displace millions across South Asia, with up to 40.5 million people potentially forced to move by 2050.
- Rising seas, flooding and drought are threatening homes, farmland and livelihoods, while urban migration is increasing as people seek shelter from heat.
- Amy Pope said better data, AI forecasting and early-warning systems could help governments identify communities at risk before disasters strike.
- She also stressed that safe, legal migration routes and investment in climate adaptation are needed to avoid exploitation and support development.
