TED Talks Daily Climate change will displace millions. Here's how we prepare | Colette Pichon Battle
May 31, 2021
Disaster recovery lawyer Colette Pichon Battle passionately addresses the looming crisis of climate migration, predicting over 180 million displaced by 2100. She calls for a radical restructuring of economic and social systems to combat the root causes of climate change. Through personal reflections, she emphasizes the need for preparedness and resilience in vulnerable communities. Pichon Battle advocates for collective action, urging us to view climate migration as an opportunity for unity and equity, and to ensure human rights for all in the face of environmental challenges.
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Flood Maps and Disappearance
- Colette Pichon Battle saw Louisiana flood maps two years after Hurricane Katrina, revealing future land loss.
- This experience showed her community's possible disappearance due to rising sea levels, changing her life.
Global Shared Struggle
- Pichon Battle realized her community's struggle wasn't isolated after talking to others globally.
- Communities worldwide, including Alaska, Vietnam, Fiji, and the Torres Straits, faced similar threats of erasure from climate change.
Climate Migration and Relocation
- Climate change displacement is predicted to affect over 180 million people by the next century.
- Those who can afford to leave vulnerable areas, like South Louisiana, are already relocating due to rapid land loss.