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Climate Change-Induced Displacement: The Legal Vacuum In Protecting Climate Refugees




Dhruvil Patel, Auro University


ABSTRACT


Climate change is increasingly causing large-scale human displacement, yet international law does not adequately protect such individuals. This paper examines the legal gap in protecting climate-displaced persons, focusing on the limitations of the refugee regime and the role of human rights law. It argues that a combined approach involving complementary protection, regional mechanisms, and policy reforms is necessary to address this growing crisis.


Keywords: Human Rights Law, Climate Refugees, International Refugee Law, Climate-Induced Displacement, Non-Refoulement.




Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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