Three disasters in three years: Brazil's deadly floods show women are the first to die' when extreme weather hits

"The mudslide in Petropolis in February 2022 killed 233 people, and displaced many more. Over the past decade, climate-related disasters have displaced 250 million people globally, equivalent to 70,000 people forced from their homes every day."

"According to the UN high commissioner for refugees (UNHCR), more than 120 million people worldwide are now forcibly displaced. Of these, about 90 million live in countries with high or extreme exposure to climate risks."

"In Latin America and the Caribbean, an average of 2.4 million people a year have been displaced within their own country over the past decade. By 2040, the number of countries facing extreme climate risks is expected to jump from three to 65."

"With the intensification of climate change, a significant increase in cyclical and prolonged displacements is expected, warns Silvia Sander, protection officer at UNHCR."

The flood in Petropolis on February 15, 2022, marked a significant climate disaster, resulting in over 230 deaths and widespread displacement. Climate-related disasters have displaced 250 million people globally in the past decade, with 70,000 people forced from their homes daily. The UNHCR reports that 120 million people are currently forcibly displaced, with many in high-risk climate areas. Latin America sees an average of 2.4 million internal displacements annually. Projections indicate a dramatic increase in climate risks and displacements by 2040 and 2050, particularly affecting women.

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