Climate Change and Refugees

The world is getting hotter, the last-standing forests are transforming into deserts and land near the ocean be lost at sea. What will occur to the people living in the areas? Will they seek help from countries less affected by climate change? Yes, people affected by climate change will immigrate to find the stable environment to maintain survival. Yet, there is a problem because climate change is not criteria under international law to be given asylum or refugee status. The qualifications required for refugee status is persecution on the basis of religion, race, political affiliation, etc. A solution can be creating a legal mechanism that protects victims of climate change; consequently, all countries less affected by climate change may help the most vulnerable people. Climate change is a big threat to the world and will create chaos; thus, leading to mass migration. It is essential to have an international legal framework that establishes order and protects people affected by climate change.




Reference:
https://epthinktank.eu/2015/10/27/refugee-status-under-international-law/
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/nov/02/climate-change-will-create-worlds-biggest-refugee-crisis

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