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Asylum Claims for Individuals Fleeing Climate Change or Environmental Disasters: Making the Best Use of Existing Legal Frameworks

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Jun 14, 2023
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This document summarizes CGRS's practice advisory on Analyzing Asylum Claims for Individuals Fleeing Climate Change or Environmental Disasters, which outlines ways in which climate-displaced individuals may be able to avail themselves of protection under U.S. law and identifies considerations for advocates arguing for eligibility within the existing asylum framework.