Did you know that nearly half of the population who are facing extreme poverty live in just 16 climate-vulnerable, conflict-affected countries? These nations are already struggling with the harsh realities of the climate crisis, with more frequent and intense natural disasters wreaking havoc on people’s lives.
People are losing their homes, incomes, and conflicts are intensified. These countries, however, are responsible for less than 3% of global greenhouse emissions. It is more necessary than ever for the world to take action on climate change.
At the IRC, supporting vulnerable communities in the face of climate crises is one of our primary objectives. We work with a clear understanding of the specific needs of local communities and focus on climate adaptation, resilience, and crisis response. Below, gain an insight into our ongoing efforts to assist people around the world.
Building climate resilience
When we talk about climate resilience, we are referring to the ability…