Antalya:The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has issued a warning that millions of people are at risk of displacement as a result of escalating climate disasters and insufficient funding to address these challenges. The organization reported approximately 30 million instances of displacement in 2025 caused by storms, floods, and other disasters.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, IOM Director General Amy Pope spoke at the opening of the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey. She highlighted that delays in investing in climate adaptation measures are forcing more families to abandon their homes. Pope stressed the importance of shifting focus from emergency disaster response to long-term investments that aim to protect vulnerable populations.
Pope also pointed out that developing nations will need up to $365 billion annually by 2035 to effectively adapt to climate change. This figure starkly contrasts with the $26 billion in international public funding allocated in 2023. She called for an increase in climate finance, specifically targeting the most vulnerable communities, and cautioned that without bridging the gap between needs and resources, displacement issues will only worsen in the future.