Climate Refugees is a human rights organization that calls for the protection and rights of those displaced by climate change

 

Through advocacy, storytelling, case studies and global monitoring, we shed light on the complexities of climate-induced displacement, its human rights implications and the climate injustice at its roots.

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Climate Change is Exacerbating Gentrification, Displacement and Inequality in Miami
Climate Change is Exacerbating Gentrification, Displacement and Inequality in Miami

Miami, Florida’s most populous metropolitan area, has long been considered particularly vulnerable to climate change, but this is often limited to considerations of sea-level rise given its position as a low-lying coastal city. Miami’s sea-levels are expected to be 10 to 17 inches (25-43 cm) above 2000 levels, though recent studies have shown the seas are rising faster than expected. While this is undoubtedly a major issue, Miami also faces extreme heat and tropical storms, including hurricanes. Just this year, Miami’s heat index struck new records when temperatures topped 100°F (37.8°C) for 37 consecutive days and 106°F (41.1°C) for 13 days. And while the city has always faced challenges of heat and storms to some extent, climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of these phenomena, with devastating results. 

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Through our COUNTRY REPORTS, we research, interview experts, vulnerable communities, travel to impacted regions and tell those stories because we think their realities should inform policy.

Significant scientific evidence exists to suggest that climate change is impacting our planet, posing adverse effects to human lives. However, we lack understanding on its contribution to displacement, details on issues faced and the numbers of people displaced across borders as a result of climate change in all its forms - from environmental degradation to climate disasters.

Climate Refugees exists to close that gap.

We believe that policies shift when field evidence and impacted people are heard. 

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Climate Refugees was formed knowing what guides our work is the utmost importance of educating and building awareness around climate displacement.

MISSION 

Climate Refugees defends the rights of human beings displaced and forced to migrate within and across borders as a result of climate change. We document cases to shed light on systemic and structural inequities, identify gaps and solutions, and advocate for the inclusion of communities and policies that protect those impacted by climate-induced displacement.   

We bring knowledge in human rights, humanitarian, development and policy fields. Read about our founding and team here.

Speaking to the media, policymakers, philanthropists, tomorrow’s policymakers or like-minded colleagues, researchers and activists are some key ways in which we engage in this space. See below for more on our contribution to the conversation and where you can hear us speak at an upcoming event.

 

Amali Tower

Refugee & Migration Expert, Founder | Executive Director