Environmental Science
The Spatial Patterns of Climate Refugees in Deltaic Megacities
Quick fact
By 2050, it's estimated that over 800 million people could be living in cities where sea-level rise threatens their homes, with many already moving to higher ground within their own countries.
Why this is interesting
Think of a city like Dhaka or Ho Chi Minh City. You might imagine bustling streets, but underwater? What happens to the millions of people who live inches from the sea when the water rises?