Climate Injustice Harms Displaced People at U.S.-Mexico Border
Jan 1, 2025·Location: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua and El Paso, Texas

A report from the International Refugee Assistance Project and Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center examines how climate change contributes to displacement and migration dangers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Based on 26 interviews with displaced individuals from 12 countries conducted in January 2025, the report documents how environmental disasters and extreme weather conditions drive migration decisions and intensify hazards during migration journeys.
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