Refugee and Human Rights Advocates Address Climate Displacement
What Happened?
- Advocates testified before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Barbados
- Historic hearing on States’ human rights obligations in the climate emergency
- Testimony presented by several organizations and experts
Why is it Important?
- Millions displaced in Latin America and the Caribbean due to climate crisis
- Advocates urge States to protect climate-displaced individuals
- Critical step in ensuring governments fulfill legal obligations
What Advocates are Calling For?
- Fulfill non-refoulement obligations
- Create cooperative protection and migration frameworks
- Gather comprehensive data on climate-related displacement
- Enhance migration pathways and free movement agreements
- Implement measures for temporary and permanent protection
The Inter-American Court’s guidance will play a key role in addressing the challenges of climate-related displacement and protecting human rights.
Source: refugeerights.org