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Asia must prepare for climate-linked migration – or face crises: report

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Governments in Asia and the Pacific must prepare for the possibility of millions of people fleeing their homes as a result of changing weather patterns or face dealing with the humanitarian crises associated with such large-scale migration, says a draft report by the Asian Development Bank released this week, reports Thin Lei Win for Reuters AlertNet.

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Hazards Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon Flood Storm surge
Themes Climate change Governance Water
Country and region Australia China Pakistan Philippines
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