Climate change, COVID-19 and conflict drive 'alarming' rise in aid need

One in 29 people worldwide needs humanitarian assistance, the United Nations said on Thursday, as underfunded aid agencies struggle to keep pace with rising human suffering driven by the climate crisis, COVID-19 impacts and conflict.

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