Abstract
This blogpost explores the issue of climate-induced displacement and the limits of legal protection, critically examining the main international and EU legal frameworks and policies. It advocates for recognising the protection needs arising from climate-induced displacement, as opposed to security-based approaches. Current international refugee and human rights regimes fall short of a satisfactory solution. Regionally, the EU leans more towards security than protection, hindering safe migration pathways. This, coupled with current climate uncertainties and their potential irreversibility, shows an increasing need for a more protective approach.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | CEDIS |
Place of Publication | Lisboa |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2023 |
Keywords
- Climate change
- Climate-induced displaced persons
- EU migration and asylum law
- international refugee law
- international human rights law