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The situation of stateless persons in the Middle East and North Africa

Van Waas, L.E. (October, 2010).”The situation of stateless persons in the Middle East and North Africa”, UNHCR. This paper provides an overview of the situation of stateless persons in countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It provides an analysis of the underlying conditions that have shaped these states’ legislation and provides a … Continue reading The situation of stateless persons in the Middle East and North Africa

Climate change, environmental degradation and migration

Climate change will have a progressively increasing impact on environmental degradation and environmentally dependent socio-economic systems with potential to cause substantial population displacement. The key concerns in Less Developed Countries (LDCs) will include serious threats to food security and health, considerable economic decline, inundation of coastal areas, and degradation of land and fresh water resources … Continue reading Climate change, environmental degradation and migration