Filippo Grandi

The United Nations' high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, discusses the challenges of aiding the increasing number of displaced people globally due to climate change and conflict. They delve into the complexities surrounding asylum policies, funding priorities for humanitarian operations, and the need for reform in global institutions to align assistance with development goals.

The podcast discusses the alarming possibility of the number of refugees doubling in the next decade if global efforts to stop wars fail. It emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and political commitment to address the growing refugee crisis. Various urgent global refugee matters, the evolution of geopolitics, and the World Economic Forum's role in tackling humanitarian crises and climate refugee challenges are highlighted.