Weathering Uncertainty: Climate Change 'Refugees' and International Law

气候变化“难民”的产生是全球变暖最严重的后果之一。气候引起的流离失所与澳大利亚特别相关，因为澳大利亚地理上靠近南太平洋的岛屿，那里的海平面正在上升。该地区一些地区的岛民已经不得不背井离乡，未来还会有更多的人这样做。澳大利亚显然是一个目的地国家。本项目审查澳大利亚对这类人的国际法律义务，以便能够对他们的困境作出知情、负责任和合法的反应。它有助于NRP 4：保护澳大利亚：了解我们的地区和世界。

The creation of climate change 'refugees' is one of the most serious consequences of global warming. Climate-induced displacement is of particular relevance to Australia, given its geographical proximity to islands in the South Pacific where sea levels are rising. Islanders in some parts of the region have already had to abandon their homes, and more will do so in the future. Australia is an obvious destination country. This project examines Australia's international legal obligations to such people, to enable the development of informed, responsible and lawful responses to their plight. It contributes to NRP 4: Safeguarding Australia: Understanding Our Region and the World.