Bangladesh has become a nation forced to the frontline of climate-related impacts. The low-lying country is cut across by major rivers and is characterized by exposure to the Bay of Bengal, creating a unique combination of hazards that so few … Continue reading
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La disparition des îles Kiribati : Un cri d’alarme pour la planète
Une nouvelle forme de crise des réfugiés se profile à l’horizon, mais cette fois-ci, les migrants n’essaient pas d’échapper à la guerre, ils fuient la nature. Depuis des décennies, nous savons que nos actions sont à l’origine du changement climatique, … Continue reading
Climate Refugees: Are We Using The Right Terminology?
For the leaders of low-lying island atoll states at the forefront of climate change devastation, the term ‘climate refugee’ seems to paint their communities as helpless victims, with little agency in confronting or adapting to climate induced hazards.