Common Statement of Greece and other eight states on climate, peace, security and protection of civilians

After the end of the UN Security Council’s open debate on civilian protection, Greece, Denmark, France, Sierra Leone, Panama, N. Korea, Slovenia, the UK and Guyana made a joint statement, emphasizing the emergency between the emergency, highlighting the emergency. civilians. The statement was made by Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. Countries emphasized that climate disasters are increasing the dangers of conflict zones, especially for vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities. It was reported that 10 of the 12 countries with the most serious ecological threats are in war, while 70% of climate vulnerable countries are the most fragile, which creates dangerous overlapping between conflicts, displacement and environmental downgrade. It is estimated that 20 million people are displaced each year due to climate risks, creating constantly changing protection needs. In the statement it was emphasized that severe floods can interrupt education and increase […]
Source: News Beast

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