Climate change, conflict and displacement: Understanding the nexus - Side event of the 69th session of the Executive Committee
Wednesday, 3 October 2018 9:00-10:00 Palais des Nations – Room XII
When climate change and disaster interact with conflict and violence, affected people who are displaced across international borders may be refugees or otherwise in need of international protection. This side event aims to examine the nexus between climate change and disaster; conflict and violence; and cross-border displacement. The findings of a UNHCR 2018 study on State practice in responding to people fleeing conflict and violence in specific situations in the Horn of Africa and the Americas will be presented, and speakers will be invited to discuss their insights and perspectives on the potential implications for State responses and international protection.
Moderated by Mr. Volker Türk, Assistant High Commissioner (Protection), UNHCR
Speakers:
Mr. Philippe Besson, Head of the Division for Multilateral Affairs, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland
Ms. Sanjula Weerasinghe, UNHCR Expert Consultant
Mr. Estifanos Gebremedhin, Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs, Ethiopia
Mr. Atle Solberg, Head of the Coordination Unit, Platform on Disaster Displacement
Interpretation in English and French will be provided, and breakfast will be served outside the room before the event.
