IOM official highlights 3.6B people in vulnerable climate zones, least developed countries account for 70% of climate-related mortality despite low emissions.

IOM Official Ugochi Daniels highlights that vulnerable groups are at the heart of climate action at the XI Global Baku Forum. She emphasizes that 3.6 billion people live in vulnerable climate zones and that least developed countries and small island states, responsible for just 4% of CO2 emissions, have accounted for 70% of climate-related mortality in the past 15 years. Daniels calls for inclusive discussions at COP29 and addresses the disparity between investment and adaptation efforts.

March 15, 2024
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