The concept of 'environmental refugees' has gained traction in recent decades, yet its definition remains contentious. Unlike traditional refugees, who flee persecution, environmental migrants are displaced by gradual ecological changes such as desertification, sea-level rise, and resource scarcity. Scholars argue that the term 'refugee' inaccurately implies a temporary, reversible situation, whereas environmental displacement is often permanent and driven by complex socio-economic factors. Moreover, international law, particularly the 1951 Refugee Convention, does not recognize environmental causes as grounds for asylum, leaving affected populations without formal protection. This legal gap has prompted calls for a new international framework that addresses both prevention and adaptation strategies, acknowledging that environmental migration is not merely a humanitarian crisis but a structural consequence of global inequality and unsustainable development.
❓ 根据文章所述，为何“环境难民”这一术语被认为存在问题？
A. A) 这表明位移往往是暂时的、可逆的。
B. B) 它未能承认全球不平等的作用。
C. C) 它不被国际法所承认。
D. D) 它仅适用于渐进的生态变化。
✅ 正确答案
A) It suggests that the displacement is often temporary and reversible.