Living in a ghost town: The Moldovans who refused to be climate migrants

In 2010, catastrophic floods forced the residents of Cotul Morii, Moldova, to evacuate, submerging their village. Despite government relocation efforts, some residents, like Ion Sandu and Galina Bunescu, chose to stay in the old village, now devoid of infrastructure. Moldova, highly vulnerable to climate change, faces frequent floods and droughts, impacting its agricultural economy. The article highlights the personal stories of those affected, the challenges of climate migration, and the broader implications for Moldova's rural population.

Living in a ghost town: The Moldovans who refused to be climate migrants

In 2010, catastrophic floods forced the residents of Cotul Morii, Moldova, to evacuate, submerging their village. Despite government efforts to relocate them to a new village, some residents, like Ion Sandu, chose to stay in the old village, now devoid of infrastructure. Moldova, highly vulnerable to climate change, faces frequent floods and droughts, impacting its agricultural economy. The article highlights the personal stories of those who stayed behind, the challenges they face, and the broader implications of climate change on migration and rural life in Moldova.