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Five places bearing the brunt of the climate crisis
Countries contributing least to climate change are hardest hit by the climate crisis.
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- September 22, 2022
12 climate activists inspiring us to fight climate change
We can do something about climate change. Here are 12 climate activists from around the world who are inspiring us to take action
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- May 15, 2024
How the climate crisis changes homes around the world.
The IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We work in over 50 crisis-affected countries, bringing ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact for the people we serve. We arrive at the onset of crisis and aim to stay as long as we are needed. We also help refugees and other vulnerable people integrate into their new communities across dozens of cities in Europe and the Americas.
Heat wave underscores urgent need to address climate change
As the UK, Europe and the United States deal with a heat wave, people least responsible for global emissions are on the front lines of an urgent, deadly battle against climate change.
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- August 4, 2022
Climate change solutions: How the IRC is supporting climate-hit communities
Learn how our teams are providing innovative solutions in the countries on the frontlines of climate change.
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- November 29, 2023
Crisis in Ethiopia: Climate change meets conflict
Here are five reasons the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist ranks Ethiopia as the country, after Afghanistan, most at risk of worsening humanitarian crisis in 2022.
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- September 13, 2022
South Sudan: Hunger, conflict and climate crisis
Four reasons why the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist ranks South Sudan among the top 10 countries most at risk of experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2023.
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- July 20, 2023
Pakistan floods: What's happened and how to help
The floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,100 people, including nearly 360 children and a third of the country is underwater.
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- September 8, 2022
10 countries at risk of climate disaster
The countries most vulnerable to climate change have contributed little to its cause.
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- November 17, 2023
Libya
The International Rescue Committee provides life-saving health and protection services to crisis-affected and vulnerable Libyans, refugees and migrants in Libya affected by conflict, protracted displacement and climate shocks.
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