Dear John,
From flooding to famine and drought, the consequences of the climate crisis hit refugees the hardest. While #COP27 , the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, is shining a light on the threat of climate change, refugees and displaced people are already experiencing the effects of the climate emergency every single day. As of September 1, the flood disaster has already upended the lives of 33 million people. Pakistanis and Afghan refugees – of whom 1.3 million have been generously hosted in Pakistan for decades – have both been impacted dramatically. Many people have had to make heartbreaking decisions – often leaving loved ones and livestock behind – and undertaking long, dangerous journeys in search of safety. But there are reasons to be hopeful. Just see for yourself: |