90 million displaced people at risk from climate threats, UN refugee agency says

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The UN refugee agency says nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people live in countries increasingly exposed to drought, floods and extreme heat. Ahead of COP31, it called for more funding to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate threats.

GENEVA, Nov 6 - Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries increasingly exposed to climate-related droughts, floods and extreme heat, the UN refugee agency said on Friday, warning ahead of the COP31 climate summit that more funding is needed to help vulnerable communities adapt.