environmental refugee

An environmental refugee is someone who is forced to leave their home due to environmental challenges such as droughts, floods, rising sea levels, or other climate-related disasters. These events threaten their safety, livelihoods, and access to resources like clean water and arable land. Unlike traditional refugees fleeing conflict or persecution, environmental refugees move because their environment becomes unlivable or unable to support their community, often resulting in displacement across local, national, or international borders. Their situation highlights the growing impact of climate change on human lives and the need for adaptive migration policies.