# Global climate and conflict-driven displacement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-climate-and-conflict-driven-displacement > Updated: 2026-08-23T06:00:27.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Global displacement is increasingly driven by the intersection of armed conflict and environmental factors. While the Geneva Convention on Refugees does not currently recognize climate displacement under a universal legal framework, specific regions are experiencing significant impacts. In Bangladesh, natural disasters such as cyclones, rising sea levels, and glacial melt displaced approximately 2.4 million people in 2024. This ecological displacement has created secondary risks; the UNODC reports that climate-driven migration is facilitating human trafficking as displaced rural populations fall victim to criminal networks while seeking labor. Furthermore, the nation faces economic instability characterized by weak revenue mobilization and a fragile banking sector. In Colombia, displacement is driven by both violence and environmental factors. The Defensoría del Pueblo reported that between January and July 2026, 17,892 people were forced to displace to protect their lives. The region has also seen significant confinement events limiting the mobility of over 72,000 people, particularly in Chocó, Putumayo, and Cauca. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Bangladesh faces climate migration risks and economic instability Bangladesh faces intersecting challenges of climate-driven human trafficking and a fragile, protracted economic recovery marked by structural weaknesses and ecological displacement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-faces-climate-migration-risks-and-economic-instability ### 2026-08-23: Climate change and conflict drive global displacement Climate change and armed conflict are driving massive global displacement. Bangladesh faces millions of climate-driven migrants, while Colombia reports nearly 18,000 forced displacements in early 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/climate-change-and-conflict-drive-global-displacement --- Cite as: Global climate and conflict-driven displacement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-climate-and-conflict-driven-displacement