Between 2008 and 2026, around 21.5 million people will be displaced each year due to rapidly changing weather conditions, according to figures from the UN Refugee Agency. UNHCR. With climate disasters such as floods and droughts now becoming more frequent, more people are expected to leave.
Visa regime for climate refugees
UK-based think tank Neglect Calls on the UK government to introduce a visa scheme for people fleeing natural disasters. These refugees should be granted a visa to stay in the UK temporarily or permanently to earn money and build a life.
In addition, Onward suggests introducing a visa scheme for people who can accelerate the energy transition in the United Kingdom.
Money for climate change in developing countries
Climate change will be observed in many parts of the world in the coming years. According to researchers, more money should be spent on climate adaptation for developing countries. “But we also need to look at new, legal migration routes,” the researchers write.
The Onwards proposal was drafted after the UK accepted thousands of Ukrainian and Hong Kong refugees through tailor-made visa routes. It is not known whether the British government is already considering a climate visa. There is also the question of how viable the climate visa is.
