The concept of 'environmental refugee' has gained traction in recent decades, yet its legal definition remains contentious. Unlike traditional refugees, who flee persecution, environmental migrants are displaced by slow-onset disasters such as sea-level rise or desertification. Scholars argue that the absence of a formal legal status leaves these individuals without international protection, as the 1951 Refugee Convention does not recognize climate-induced displacement. However, some legal experts propose extending the definition to include environmental factors, while others caution that such an expansion could dilute the convention's original purpose. This debate highlights the tension between humanitarian necessity and legal precision, raising questions about how international law should adapt to emerging global challenges.
❓ Lý do chính khiến người tị nạn môi trường thiếu sự bảo vệ quốc tế là gì?
A. A. Họ không bị ép buộc phải rời khỏi nhà của mình.
B. B. Công ước về Người tị nạn năm 1951 không bao gồm việc di dời do biến đổi khí hậu gây ra.
C. C. Họ thích ở lại đất nước của mình.
D. D. Các tổ chức quốc tế không có nguồn lực để giúp đỡ họ.
✅ 正确答案
B. The 1951 Refugee Convention does not cover climate-induced displacement.
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