While the crisis of climate
change is of global concern, its
impacts are disproportionately felt by
developing countries, fragile states,
and marginalized communities.
According to the United Nations, 70%
of the countries most vulnerable to
climate change are also considered
politically and economically fragile.
Climate change serves as a ‘risk
multiplier’ for conflict-affected and
fragile states, as it worsens root causes
of instability and provides additional
barriers in addressing long-standing
development challenges. The climate
crisis has caused food insecurity, loss
of livelihoods, displacement of families,
and the violation of peoples’ rights,
especially in fragile states.
