Every year the lives of millions of people are destroyed by disasters, both caused and made worse by the climate crisis. From wildfires to droughts, rich and poor countries face increasingly frequent emergencies – but the world’s most vulnerable bear the brunt of their effects.
Even if global warming is limited to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, as stipulated in the Paris Agreement, increasing numbers of people will still be left without healthcare, shelter and food when disasters hit.
These environments can also create a breeding ground for diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, like malaria and dengue fever and worsen skin conditions. Inadequate healthcare services are overwhelmed, and mental as well as physical health deteriorates.
In the long term, limited access to healthcare and nutritious food for children stunts their development. This has major economic fallouts: if children are unable to thrive, they cannot grow up to achieve their full potential in society and to...
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