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By the end of this century, our planet may look very different from how it does today. Many small island nations might no longer exist, inundation of coastal areas could lead to the displacement of hundreds of millions of people, and former agricultural lands could become unable to support crops. While all countries are vulnerable to the consequences, developing countries are especially at risk. Their economies will suffer most from the heightened frequency of extreme droughts, floods and storms associated with climate change. There is a real risk that climate change could undermine human development. We must not let that happen”.By the end of this century, our planet may look very different from how it does today. Many small island nations might no longer exist, inundation of coastal areas could lead to the displacement of hundreds of millions of people, and former agricultural lands could become unable to support crops. While all countries are vulnerable to the consequences, developing countries are especially at risk. Their economies will suffer most from the heightened frequency of extreme droughts, floods and storms associated with climate change. There is a real risk that climate change could undermine human development. We must not let that happen.