According to statistics since 2008 over 318 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced by floods, windstorms, earthquakes or droughts, 30.7 million in 2020 alone. This is equivalent to one person being displaced every second. Depending on the frequency and scale of the major natural disasters occurring, there are significant fluctuations in the total number of displaced people from one year to the next, yet the trend over recent decades has been a growing one. Many find refuge within their own country, but some are forced to go abroad. In this podcast, we’ll talk about ‘climate refugees’, a concept that remains unclear despite the rising number of people forcibly displaced because of climate disasters.

EPRS policy podcast - The concept of 'climate refugee': Towards a possible definition

Flooding, heatwaves and droughts are the most common natural disasters in the EU, but millions of people also live in areas at risk of earthquakes or near active volcanos. So it’s good to know that when disaster strikes, the EU is there to help.

This is what Europe does for residents in disaster stricken regions

<p>EP President Metsola made&nbsp;a statement at the opening of the February session, followed by a full debate on the emergency humanitarian aid the EU can provide to Türkiye and Syria after the catastrophic earthquake, which cost the lives of more than 30 000&nbsp;people and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless.</p>

<p>Turkey has been candidate for EU membership since 1999. Accession negotiations started in 2005. In recent years the EU is often criticizing the backsliding of the country in certain areas. As a major emerging economy and a member of NATO and G20, Türkiye&nbsp;is recognised as an active regional foreign policy player, with a strategic location, including for the EU's energy security. Turkey is a key strategic partner of the EU on issues such as migration, security, counter-terrorism, and the economy, but according to the EU has been backsliding in the areas of democracy, rule of law and fundamental right.</p>

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DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

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DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

DEVE Committee - The humanitarian situation following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - Exchange of views with Janez LENARCIC, Commissioner for Crisis Management

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