An article and a book on climate change and the Refugee Convention
It is time to change the definition of refugee Climate change is an existential threat to humanity and as such, should be included in legislation on asylum seeking. by Bill Frelick 26 Jan 2020 With surrounding sea levels rising, it is estimated the island nation of Kiribati will likely become uninhabitable in 10-15 years [File: Reuters/David Gray] Despite recent and increasing efforts by the United States and other governments to narrow their interpretations of the refugee definition and to shirk their protection responsibilities, the need to expand the grounds for asylum is becoming increasingly urgent as the consequences of climate change become more pronounced. A desperate appeal for asylum by a family from a Pacific island may have far-reaching implications for protecting people forcibly displaced by the effects of climate change. It could cause countries around the world to reconsider their laws and policies concerning refugees. The case involves t