10 countries are home to two-thirds of world's most hungry: UN-backed reportA UN-backed report reveals two-thirds of global food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries, with Sudan, Nigeria, and the ...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe proving the deadliest. Many victims were l...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
The Brewing Storm: How global forces will reshape geopoliticsDr. Thomas P.M. Barnett, principal business strategist at Throughline Inc., discussed the imminent reshaping of the global order due to the...
11 Feb, 2024, 11.41 PM IST
Sundarbans has 'lost 110 square kilometres of mangroves in two decades'"Huge mangroves were lost in the British era as well. There is a 5.2 mm rise in sea levels in the Sunderbans. People have been affected by ...
24 Jan, 2023, 12.13 AM IST
After raising hope, Biden still lacks climate migration planAdvocates praised both moves as bold steps toward the world finally recognizing the need to offer refuge to people fleeing not just wars an...
19 Oct, 2022, 09.27 PM IST
Climate migration growing but not fully recognised by worldMost climate migrants move within the borders of their homelands, usually from rural areas to cities after losing their home or livelihood ...
28 Jul, 2022, 08.36 PM IST
Nearly 5 million people in India internally displaced due to climate change, disasters in 2021: UNAccording to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), in 2021, there were 23.7 million new internal displacements globally due t...
17 Jun, 2022, 01.18 PM IST
UN: Climate change to uproot millions, especially in AsiaA staggering 143 million people will likely be uprooted over the next 30 years by rising seas, drought, searing temperatures and other clim...
02 Mar, 2022, 11.34 AM IST
Climate refugee crisis beckons in India if water scarcity continues: 'Waterman' Rajendra Singh09 Oct, 2021, 04.21 PM IST
Gujarat Harappans were first ‘climate refugees’, finds studyA team of scientists from premier institutes of India said the sites may help narrate the story of one of the first climate refugees follow...
25 Nov, 2019, 11.36 AM IST
India-led efforts give boost to UNSC reforms in 2015India's was the strongest voice among the UN membership that called for text-based negotiations to move the snail-paced UNSC reform process...
12 Jul, 2018, 05.34 PM IST
Climate change may lead to 2 billion refugees by 2100: StudyA study published in the journal 'Land Use Policy' has warned beyond sea level rise, low-elevation coastal zones in many countries face int...
27 Jun, 2017, 05.44 PM IST
What will decide the US pollsHillary offers legislation to end racial profiling & federal matching funds for more police body cameras, while Trump offers no specific po...
29 Oct, 2016, 12.35 PM IST
- Kerry warns of refugee crisis due to climate change
"Seismic changes" in temperatures and sea levels could create waves of refugees forced to abandon traditional homes and fight for food and ...
01 Sep, 2015, 10.57 AM IST
John Kerry warns of refugee crisis due to climate changeKerry said that climate change could soon create waves of new refugees forced to abandon traditional homes or to fight for food and water.
01 Sep, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
- Expert warns India against environmental refugees
India would have to cope with an influx of environmental refugees from neighbouring countries, including China and Bangladesh, in the comin...
23 May, 2008, 05.23 PM IST