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BBC Inside Science

How will climate change affect where we can live?

Sep 28, 2023
Diwigdi Valiente, a member of the Guna Yala people, shares how climate change is forcing communities to evacuate in Panama. The podcast discusses the impact of rising sea levels on British coastal communities, the significance of forests for the Gunna people, and the challenges faced by insurance companies in providing coverage for high-risk areas. The importance of proactive planning and multinational cooperation in tackling climate change is highlighted.
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Quick takeaways

  • Climate displacement due to extreme weather events is a growing issue, leading to the evacuation of whole communities.
  • Proactive planning and managed retreat are essential to address climate disasters and avoid mass displacement of people in the future.

Deep dives

Increasing frequency of extreme climate events

The podcast discusses the recent summer of extreme climate events, such as heat waves, fires, and floods, and how these events are likely to increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change. The podcast highlights that last year alone, 32.6 million people were displaced by disasters, indicating that more people will have to move for safety as the world gets hotter.

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