Project Title
Latinx Environmental Refugees & U.S. Asylum Policy
Start Date
21-4-2021 3:20 PM
End Date
21-4-2021 3:40 PM
Abstract
It’s been estimated that by 2050, there will be over 250 million environmental refugees worldwide. As the U.S. is one of the most developed countries, and faces some of the least climate change induced risks, a large portion of these environmentally displaced persons will likely seek refuge in this country. Considering the political climate around Latinx immigration into the U.S., this study seeks to understand how environmental refugees from the Latin Americas and Caribbean will be handled. Research utilized includes interviews with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and migrants themselves, as well as background policies, documents, studies, and data.
Recommended Citation
Saulnier, Aiden, "Latinx Environmental Refugees & U.S. Asylum Policy" (2021). Michael D. Wilson Symposium. 13.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/mdwsymposium/2021/program/13
Keywords:
Climate Change, environmental degradation, displaced, migrant, refugee, asylum, immigration, Latinx
Latinx Environmental Refugees & U.S. Asylum Policy
It’s been estimated that by 2050, there will be over 250 million environmental refugees worldwide. As the U.S. is one of the most developed countries, and faces some of the least climate change induced risks, a large portion of these environmentally displaced persons will likely seek refuge in this country. Considering the political climate around Latinx immigration into the U.S., this study seeks to understand how environmental refugees from the Latin Americas and Caribbean will be handled. Research utilized includes interviews with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and migrants themselves, as well as background policies, documents, studies, and data.
Comments
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