The countries on this list all have something in common – despite contributing little to greenhouse gas emissions, they are especially vulnerable to the effects of global warming.
Somalia + 9 more
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The countries on this list all have something in common – despite contributing little to greenhouse gas emissions, they are especially vulnerable to the effects of global warming.
Afghanistan + 2 more
In 2023, two-thirds of Afghanistan’s population will need urgent humanitarian assistance in order to survive as the country enters its second year of crippling economic decline.
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Millions of people from Ukraine, Afghanistan and across the Middle East could face a perilous winter as freezing temperatures add to the misery induced by spiralling prices and the climate crisis.
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From Pakistan to the Philippines, Asia and Pacific is the region most affected by disaster displacement worldwide, according to a new report by IDMC and Asian Development Bank.
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The first three of nine flights arrived on Monday in Pakistan – with another five on their way. Aid includes 40,000 sleeping mats, nearly 15,000 kitchen sets and some 5,000 multi-purpose tarpaulins.
“Winter is coming, and we are worried that lives could be lost if we do not act early enough to alleviate conditions for people whose coping capacities are weakened by multiple shocks," says IFRC.
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While the number of fatalities and people affected were below their 20-year averages, last year saw 432 disasters causing 10,492 deaths and approximately $252.1 billion in losses.
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This number is a significant increase from 235 million people a year ago. The UN and partner organizations aim to assist 183 million people across 63 countries, which will require $41 billion.
A disaster related to a weather, climate or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years - killing 115 people and causing $202 million in losses daily, according to the WMO.
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During a year marked by intense storms and conflict, 40.5 million new displacements were triggered across the world by disasters and violence, the highest annual figure recorded in a decade.
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About 14.6 million new internal displacements were recorded across 127 countries and territories between January and June 2020, according to a new report by Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre.
The report focuses on identifying the scope of hazards that should be considered in risk reduction efforts and provides scientifically robust and internationally agreed definitions of these hazards.
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An estimated 45.7 million people are living in internal displacement because of conflict and violence in 61 countries, the majority in Syria, Colombia, DRC, Yemen and Afghanistan.
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While floods are the most common disaster in the region, causing more than $1 billion in total damages since 2000, drought is the disaster that affects the highest number of people.
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Heavy rains on 26-27 April caused widespread flooding and landslides in Bengkulu Province, Sumatra. 29 people have been killed and more than 12,000 people have been displaced.
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The UN and its partners aim to assist 93.6 million of the most vulnerable with food, shelter, health care, emergency education, protection and other basic assistance, according to the GHO.
Over the next three months, FAO aims to reach 50,000 farmers with vegetable seeds, fertilizers and small hand tools. A further 20,000 fishermen and women will receive fishing equipment kits.
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On 21 October 2018, heavy rains triggered flashfloods in Sigi District, Central Sulawesi Province in the midst of the emergency response where 220,000 people remain displaced.
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As of 19 August, flooding in India's Kerala state has caused 361 deaths and displaced 725,000 people. Cyclone Bebinca caused flooding in Viet Nam, Thailand, and Laos.