OriginalSourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished02:17 UTCSourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished02:17 UTC
“Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN”
“NEW DELHI: Climate change is threatening livelihoods and forcing people from their homes across South Asia, but technology and government action could help limit the damage, the UN migration chief said on Friday.”
Up to 40.5 million South Asians could be displaced by 2050.
Key points
- UN migration chief warns climate change threatens homes across South Asia.
- Worst-case scenario cites 40.5 million people possibly displaced by 2050.
- AI forecasting could help identify at-risk communities before disasters strike.
- Migration may be used as a tool to adapt and fill labor shortages abroad.
- Funding for adaptation is a major obstacle despite some national optimism.
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