Global Displacement

Over 20.3 million forced movements in 2023 due to floods, storms, droughts, and wildfires.

1.1 million displacements from natural disasters unrelated to climate change (e.g., earthquakes).

Countries with Highest Displacements

China: 4.6 million (Typhoon Doksuri).

Philippines: 2.1 million.

Somalia: 2 million (worst floods in decades).

Causes of Displacement

Floods: 9.8 million. Storms: 9.5 million. Droughts: 491,000. Wildfires: 435,000. Landslides: 119,000. Erosion: 7,000. Extreme temperatures: 4,700.

Trends (2008 to 2023)

Weather-related incidents increased sixfold for floods and sevenfold for storms since 2015.

Combined, floods and storms caused 77 percent of all weather-related displacements.

Regional Impact

Asia and Asia Pacific: 80 percent of global weather-related displacements since 2008.

Top five countries: China, Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan (67 percent of global displacements).

Global South faced 5.13 times more displacements relative to population than the Global North.

Root Causes and Vulnerabilities

Global South is disproportionately affected despite contributing least to climate change.

Financial and technological constraints worsen impacts.

Policy and COP Criticism

Pledges inadequate; do not address true costs of displacement.

No legally binding commitments to enforce CO2 reduction.

Proposed Solutions

Address root causes of displacement, including climate vulnerabilities.

Implement a global carbon pricing system with fairness for low and middle-income countries.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Climate change is increasingly being recognized as a major driver of internal displacement. Discuss the key findings of the Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID) and analyze how climate-related events are contributing to displacement. (250 words)