Dubai: During the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024, experts highlighted the urgent need to integrate human considerations into climate actions to address escalating climate-related humanitarian crises effectively. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting, a collaborative effort between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF), delved into the social injustices stemming from extreme weather events and environmental degradation. These discussions were informed by firsthand accounts from communities at the forefront of climate challenges. Andrew Harper, Special Adviser, Climate Action, UNHCR at the UN Refugee Agency, shared alarming statistics at the event, revealing that 75% of refugees globally are fleeing from regions severely affected by harsh climatic conditions, compounding the challenges they face due to conflict. Harper presented data indicating that as of May 2024, the UNHCR has registered 120 million people worldwide as forcibly displaced, with an increase of 8.8 mi llion more people displaced by the end of 2023 compared to the previous year. The economic burdens spurred by climate change are intensifying the refugee crisis, with Harper advocating for increased international support to fund climate-resilient infrastructure in developing nations. He emphasized the dire need for a shift from mere rhetoric to tangible actions, highlighting the shortfall in financing for adaptation and resilience that forces reliance on emergency responses. In addition to Harper's insights, Tolu Oni, Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Cambridge, addressed the complications arising from rapid urbanization, particularly in developing economies. Oni stressed the importance of inclusivity and innovative approaches in urban planning to balance human settlements with natural ecosystems and ensure sustainable development. Reflecting on the thoughts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minist er of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Oni reiterated the importance of proactive and inclusive planning for the future, questioning the perspectives and collective intelligence shaping upcoming developments. The AMGFC24, running from October 15 to 17 in Dubai, features 30 councils and over 500 participants from 80 countries, including experts, senior government officials, and business leaders. These participants are set to influence the agenda for the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos.