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A public history project
about migration,
borders, and the fight for
climate justice

Climate Refugee Stories is a multimedia narrative, archiving, and education project that uplifts the stories of people around the world who have been displaced by direct or indirect impacts of climate change, and documents the ways communities are resilient in the face of overlapping crises–including the COVID-19 pandemic. Cover Artwork by Bo Thai


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Stories

Who are Climate Refugees?

Who are Climate Refugees?

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that in 2019, 25 million people were displaced by climate change-related events.

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Charlotte, NC: Climates of Inequality

Charlotte, NC: Climates of Inequality

Charlotte is a diverse, welcoming city. Yet it is known for its map of “crescent and wedge” race and income inequalities, ranking last in economic mobility out of 50 largest US cities.

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Our Partners

This project is funded with support from the University of California’s Critical Refugee Studies Collective, the National Geographic Society, and the North Carolina Humanities Council.

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