From Geoff Harding, Sydney, Australia
The collapse of national income for states reliant on coal, oil and gas production and export could lead to frightening scenarios (9 December 2023, p 11).
The problem of climate refugees fleeing countries or areas such as Pacific islands due to devastating climate change impacts are very likely to be compounded by many millions of people displaced by economic collapse and consequent privation, as income from fossil fuels dries up. Future COP climate meetings must consider this imminent problem and devise means of economic support.
