OriginalSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN”
“In a worst-case scenario, up to 40.5 million people in South Asia may be forced to move by 2050.”
UN says up to 40.5 million in South Asia could move by 2050
Key points
- UN migration chief warns climate change could force up to 40.5 million people to move by 2050.
- Rising seas, floods, and drought threaten livelihoods, farms, and livestock across the region.
- Nepal's glacier collapse highlighted deadly risks; IOM provided humanitarian aid.
- AI and better data could help identify at-risk communities and enable early response.
- Safe migration pathways and job training are key adaptations to prevent exploitation.
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