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Redefining Climate Refugees

  • Unique Paper ID: 164798
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 2011-2018
  • Abstract:
  • Natural disasters, such as cyclones, often result in widespread homelessness, particularly in small island nations. This phenomenon has brought attention to the concept of environmentally displaced persons. Scholars project that by 2050, the number of individuals falling under this category could escalate from 20 million to 200 million. Such a significant population displacement could trigger international migration driven by climate change, giving rise to the notion of "climate refugees." The term "refugees" has historically been defined by the 1951 Geneva Convention on Refugees, which is a politically crafted definition. Some argue that recognizing those displaced by climate change as "refugees" could offer them asylum, yet this proposition is highly contentious for various reasons. This paper aims to critically evaluate the proposed solution of classifying individuals as "climate refugees." A primary concern is the potential broadening of legal terms, which could lead to challenges in providing adequate protection to those in need. This process risks either encompassing all individuals or failing to address the needs of specific cases. The overarching objective is to ensure justice for displaced individuals to aid in their survival, while also crafting policy frameworks for sustainable global solutions in the long term.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 2011-2018

Redefining Climate Refugees

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