ASIA - Global warming and scarcity of water intensify migration and refugee crisis Christian Aid Report

Tuesday, 29 May 2007

London (Agenzia Fides) - At least 1 billion people will be forced from their homes between now and 2050 as the effects of climate change deepen an already burgeoning global migration crisis, according to new report "Human tide, the real migration crisis” by London based Christian Aid humanitarian organisation.
Scientists say global warming will produce temperatures three degrees higher in this century with resulting floods, famine and millions of lives at risk. Colossal dams and urbanisation projects will contribute to the deforestation of the planet and global warming with harmful consequences for the entire ecosystem.
Christian Aid predicts that, on current trends, a further 1 billion people will be forced from their homes between now and 2050. CA says forced migration is the most urgent threat facing poor people in developing countries and urgent measures must be taken. The report says the countries least responsible for global warming will be the most effected. Already 163 million people have been forced to leave their country of origin because of natural disasters, or situations of conflict and war. (PA) (Agenzia Fides 29/5/2007 righe 25 parole 259)


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