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Why 300 Million Climate Refugees Are Legally Invisible: The Shocking Truth About International Law

Climate Change, Disasters and People on the Move

Aen Yields Norda

By 2050, 300 million people will lose their homes to rising seas. Yet, under international law, these climate refugees are legally invisible. This video explores Dr. Aen Yields Norda's groundbreaking book, *Climate Change, Disasters and People on the Move*, revealing how the 1951 Refugee Convention, trade laws like GATS Mode 4, and national sovereignty create a legal void for climate migrants. From the Pacific Islands' sinking nations to the precedent-setting case of Ioane Teitiota, we uncover the harsh reality: the law prioritizes borders over survival. But there's hope—learn how legal experts are hacking the system with human rights treaties and the 'common concern of humankind' doctrine to force polluters to pay their debt. This is a must-watch for anyone questioning the rules of global justice.