Global warming could result in extreme temperatures that pose significant risks to vulnerable regions, potentially triggering migrations and escalating conflicts.
The countries most susceptible to the impacts of global warming are primarily developing nations[1], especially those situated in regions such as the Sahel[2], the Middle East[3] and the Mediterranean, which naturally have hot climate. Rising temperatures in such southern areas are pushing these regions closer to the threshold of human habitability within the coming decades[5].
These nations frequently face challenges such as limited resources and political instability, which hinder their ability to swiftly adapt to climate change. As a result, their populations may be forced to migrate to cooler climates in northern countries.