Report

Future Floods of Refugees: A comment on climate change, conflict and forced migration

NRC|Published 15. Apr 2008
Climate change Natural disasters
This report provides an extensive overview of the phenomena of climate-induced displacement, followed by a brief introduction of climate change and climate-induced displacement.

this study analyses the web of factors involved in forced migration and conflict, vulnerable ‘hotspots,’ international law and protection for climate refugees, and preventative measures. The report concludes with a list of general recommendations for the international community.

This report was produced by the Norwegian Refugee Council, with assistance from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.