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Discussions with tag 'Climate Refugees'

The First US Climate Change Refugees - A New Reality

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

To many Americans, the idea of “climate refugees” and displacement due to rising sea levels and changing environmental conditions seems like an impossible fantasy that only happens in far off Isla…

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,United States,Climate Displacement,Climate Refugees,Relocation Efforts,Isle de Jean Charles

0 replies | 2126 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

Climate Refugees: A Call For International Relocation Action

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The world is facing a new and ugly reality of anthropogenic climate change. As the planet warms, we’re seeing the sea levels rise, storms grow stronger and more variable, and fresh water supplies dw…

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Environment,COP21,Climate Displacement,Climate Refugees,Climate Relocation,UNHCR,resettlement proposal

0 replies | 2328 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

Panel: Climate Change Impacts: Relocation to Safer Ground - December 5, 6:30-7:30pm, Columbia University, NY, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You are cordially invited to an upcoming panel hosted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute on ‘Climate Change Impacts: Relocation to Safer Ground.’ Join us for this exciting event on Tuesday…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Refugees,Climate Adaptation

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 12/01/2017 | Last updated: 12/01/2017