Climate change is increasingly threatening livelihoods across South Asia, potentially forcing millions of people from their homes, according to International Organisation for Migration chief Amy Pope. Speaking during a visit to India, she warned that rising seas, floods, droughts and extreme heat are damaging farmland, threatening food supplies and accelerating migration towards cities. In the worst-case scenario, up to 40.5 million people across the region could be displaced by 2050. Pope highlighted the recent deadly flooding in Nepal as an example of growing environmental dangers. She urged governments to invest in early-warning systems, improved farming methods, alternative employment and relocation assistance where necessary. Artificial intelligence and better forecasting could help identify vulnerable communities before disasters occur. However, insufficient international funding remains a major obstacle. Pope also emphasised the importance of safe, legal migration routes to protect workers from exploitation while providing employment opportunities abroad.