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‘I’m one of the lucky ones,’ says Ethiopian climate refugee in Brazil

‘I’m one of the lucky ones,’ says Ethiopian climate refugee in Brazil

Update: 2025-11-14
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As COP30 brings leaders and negotiators together from around the world, the spotlight is not only on policy but also on the real-life experiences of those most affected by climate change.

From Ethiopia, Mekebib Tadesse, representing the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) delegation, brings a firsthand perspective on the human and humanitarian dimensions of the crisis.

In an interview with Felipe Carvalho – who's in Belem for UN News – Mekebib shared insights on how climate change is upending his home country.

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‘I’m one of the lucky ones,’ says Ethiopian climate refugee in Brazil

‘I’m one of the lucky ones,’ says Ethiopian climate refugee in Brazil

Felipe De Carvalho