In-Depth: The humanitarian impact of climate change

IRIN's climate change coverage in Arabic

The idea that millions of people might be forced to relocate because of extreme natural events has caused concern in developed countries

Lifeline to “climate refugees”?

The international community has steadfastly dodged the issue of recognition and protection for “climate refugees” - people forced to relocate to another country as a result of the risks and hazards of a changing climate. Now, the first global initiative to address humanitarian options is underway, with discussions focusing on the Pacific Ocean states to take place soon. full report






FRONTLINE REPORTS
Environment more

Scientists call for development goals to protect Earth
Will more trees cause more rain?
Philippine cities tackle climate change
In Kenya, information strengthens pastoralists' resilience



Snapshot of wins and losses at the Doha talks

In the Arab world, building fridges to live in an oven

Agriculture takes a backseat again

Dealing with loss and damage

Migration not always a way to adapt

Talking about climate change

Natural disasters made history in 2011

Underfunding leaves poor unable to adapt

When the damage is done

To save trees, save people

A four degree warmer world




Food security more 

Briefing: Turning Egypt's deserts into fields
Floods, drought in Sri Lanka exacerbate vulnerability
CAMEROON: New cassava species could boost food security
CLIMATE CHANGE: Fungi offer non-GM way to enhance food crops


Health, water and sanitation more 

Protecting water pays dividends
HEALTH: Fears over climate change impact on neglected tropical diseases
CLIMATE CHANGE: Mapping the health connection
KENYA: Irrigation catches on

Natural Disasters more 

Indonesia’s natural disaster risks, costs rise
Philippines’ natural disaster risks shift, along with experts
Climate change influence on typhoons uncertain
CLIMATE CHANGE: Watch out for the roads
Displaced more 

ETHIOPIA-SOMALIA: The cost of being a good neighbour
VIETNAM: Sea-level rise could "displace millions"
EAST AFRICA: Freedom of movement to help pastoralist lifestyles
GAMBIA: Urban centres under strain as farmers flee
Conflict more 

CLIMATE CHANGE: Beyond the hype of 'climate wars'
BURKINA FASO: Cross-border land conflict risks
AFRICA: Climate change and conflicts
KENYA: Drought exacerbating conflict among pastoralists
Durban
GLOBAL: Progress in Durban, but not enough
GLOBAL: Rural women make themselves heard in Durban
GLOBAL:For the people, by the people
GLOBAL: More than just a word game
GLOBAL: Losing 10 football stadiums of forest per minute
GLOBAL: The mounting costs of bad weather
GLOBAL: A quick guide to what drives adaptation
GLOBAL: Durban or bust - the Trans-African Caravan of Hope
GLOBAL: Agenda for Durban on the table
Copenhagen
Bangkok
Bonn 1
Poznan
Accra
At the G8
Bangkok (April 2008)
Bali
Other stops
Film

video Click here to see the award-winning film series, The Gathering Storm - the human cost of climate change
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RIO+20

Deciphering a green economy

Battles won and lost

Slum-dweller power

"Backsliding" on women's rights

The "landscape approach"

Sticky issues and hope

Understanding Rio+20

Resilience - just another buzzword?

Joined-up thinking on water, energy and food

Agriculture in a changing environment
Hear our Voices

Nassamu Malan, “This year is also looking bad”


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Climate change Q & A

What climate change does

How climate change works

What we are doing about climate change
Links and References

2011 Disasters in numbers
Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX)
International Institute for Sustainable Development
International Institute for Environment and Development
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
World Meteorological Organisation
NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
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