Climate Change / Forced Displacement – a dangerous crossing

Climate Change / Forced Displacement – a dangerous crossing

Drought, extreme weather, conflict and competition for dwindling resources. The effects of climate change are increasing hardship on people who are already among the world's most vulnerable, including refugees. UNHCR's Special Advisor on Climate Action Andrew Harper speaks about how climate change is affecting them, and what we can learn from our response to the COVID about what can be done now to help.

• See also: 'Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it particularly impacts the displaced'