1. Natural disasters: Events such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, and wildfires can force people to leave their homes and communities.
2. Conflict and violence: War, civil unrest, and persecution can lead to displacement as people flee their homes to seek safety and protection.
3. Development projects: Large-scale infrastructure projects, such as dams, highways, and urban renewal projects, can result in the displacement of communities and individuals.
4. Environmental degradation: Deforestation, desertification, and other forms of environmental degradation can make land uninhabitable, leading to displacement.
5. Economic factors: Poverty, lack of job opportunities, and economic instability can push people to leave their homes in search of better living conditions.
6. Discrimination and marginalization: Discrimination based on factors such as ethnicity, religion, or gender can lead to displacement as people are forced to leave their homes due to persecution or lack of opportunities.
7. Land grabs: Powerful individuals or corporations may forcibly evict people from their land in order to exploit natural resources or develop commercial projects.