Climate change is the primary cause of environmental displacement in the Global South, as it leads to rising sea levels, droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events that force people to leave their homes.

Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most affected by environmental displacement, with millions of people displaced due to climate change, droughts, and other environmental factors.

Environmental refugees in the Global South face a range of challenges, including lack of access to basic services, discrimination and xenophobia, and loss of livelihoods.

Environmental refugees in the Global South demonstrate resilience by developing new skills and livelihoods, forming community networks and support systems, and advocating for their rights and recognition.

International cooperation plays a crucial role in addressing the issue of environmental refugees in the Global South by providing financial and technical assistance, supporting resettlement and relocation programs, and facilitating capacity building and knowledge sharing.

The Nansen Initiative, the Climate Vulnerable Forum, and the Global Compact on Refugees are examples of successful initiatives aimed at supporting environmental refugees in the Global South.

Individuals can contribute to raising awareness about the plight of environmental refugees in the Global South by educating themselves and others about the issue, supporting organizations working with environmental refugees, and advocating for policies that address the root causes of environmental displacement.

Environmental refugees often face challenges in accessing basic services due to lack of documentation, discrimination and xenophobia, language barriers, and other factors.

Empowering environmental refugees to participate in decision-making processes requires providing them with information and resources, creating safe spaces for dialogue and participation, and building their capacity to engage in decision-making.

Best practices for integrating environmental refugees into host communities include providing language and cultural orientation programs, promoting social cohesion and understanding, and creating opportunities for economic integration.

The international community can support countries hosting large numbers of environmental refugees by providing financial and technical assistance, supporting resettlement and relocation programs, and facilitating capacity building and knowledge sharing.

Environmental refugees face challenges in finding durable solutions due to lack of political will, insufficient funding, limited resettlement opportunities, and other factors.

The international community can promote durable solutions for environmental refugees by supporting countries of origin in addressing the root causes of displacement, providing financial and technical assistance for resettlement and integration, and advocating for the rights of environmental refugees.

The Nansen Initiative's key recommendations include establishing a global platform for dialogue and cooperation, developing guidelines for the protection of environmental refugees, and promoting durable solutions for environmental refugees.

The Global Compact on Refugees can contribute to addressing the issue of environmental refugees by recognizing environmental displacement as a valid reason for seeking asylum, promoting the inclusion of environmental refugees in national protection systems, and supporting countries in developing comprehensive refugee response frameworks.