2023
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2206189120
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Refugee settlements are highly exposed to extreme weather conditions

Abstract: Involuntary displacement from conflict and other causes leads to clustering of refugees and internally displaced people, often in long-term settlements. Within refugee-hosting countries, refugee settlements are frequently located in isolated and remote areas, characterized by poor-quality land and harsh climatic conditions. Yet, the exposure of refugee settlements to climatic events is underresearched. In this article, we study the exposure of the 20 largest refugee settlements worldwide to extreme variations … Show more

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“…Additionally, infestations and humidity levels contribute to disease vectors and respiratory health challenges, respectively. In addition, inadequate temperature control can provoke a range of extreme temperature-related health problems [57], and exposure to environmental contaminants due to substandard shelter conditions can lead to poisoning and chronic health conditions [58].…”
Section: Shelter and Settlementmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Additionally, infestations and humidity levels contribute to disease vectors and respiratory health challenges, respectively. In addition, inadequate temperature control can provoke a range of extreme temperature-related health problems [57], and exposure to environmental contaminants due to substandard shelter conditions can lead to poisoning and chronic health conditions [58].…”
Section: Shelter and Settlementmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Involuntary migrants themselves are also susceptible to environmental risks. Fransen et al ( 14 ) study the extent to which the 20 largest refugee settlements worldwide are exposed to extreme weather events, and whether this exposure deviates from the average national weather conditions in the settlements’ host countries. They show that the majority of refugee settlements are highly exposed to slow-onset stresses.…”
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confidence: 99%