Extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and droughts can displace communities, destroy infrastructure, and disrupt access to basic resources.
Changes in climate patterns can lead to altered precipitation, affecting agriculture and water availability. Crop failures and water scarcity can result in food shortages.
As global temperatures rise, polar ice caps and glaciers melt, causing sea levels to rise. This poses a direct threat to low-lying coastal areas.
Climate-induced environmental changes can force communities to migrate in search of better living conditions. This mass movement of people can strain resources in receiving areas.
The climate crisis exacerbates competition for scarce resources such as water, arable land, and energy. This competition can trigger conflicts between communities or even nations.