Topic: Climate Change

Oct 11, 2024

The impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other flooding disasters around the world is a harbinger of displacement challenges ahead.

Sep 13, 2024

Local communities and refugees have lost their homes and have been cut off from vital services due to severe flooding in Chad.

Jun 20, 2024

Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of displaced people ever recorded — 120 million — a staggering figure that has doubled over the last decade.

Nov 21, 2022

On November 20, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield addressed the 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum. The event brought together democratic leaders, military strategists, security experts, and journalists from more than 60 countries engaged in pressing global peace and security challenges. 

Aug 19, 2022

More than 1,000 households were affected by severe flooding, with scores of homes and businesses damaged or destroyed.

Nov 4, 2021

Let's Talk About Climate Change and Refugees By Sharon Samber, HIAS.org Nov 04, 2021 As worry about forced displacement and its connection to climate change escalates, some positive developments continue, such as HIAS Chad's groundbreaking permagardening program that puts food agency back into clients’ hands. (HIAS Chad) Climate change is not theoretical, so HIAS is now […]