Ms Radhuka. K. LLM., Assistant Professor, The Tamil Nadu, Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
ABSTRACT
India is one of the known diverse countries with a rich biodiversity of the world harbouring nearly 8% of species of the world. The biodiversity hotspots of the Himalayas, Indo - Burma Region, Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, Sundaland are renowned regions consisting of rich traditional knowledge depositaries. India’s contribution to crop biodiversity is significant which includes 50,000 varieties of rice, 5,000 of sorghum, 1,000 varieties of mango, and much more. Our country is a place of plentiful marine bio resources, is the third largest producer of fish in the world. The biodiversity of India is remarkable with a plethora of resources.
Ironically, the victims of the environmental crisis are increasing in an alarming manner. Victims of climate change are being denied the status of refugees even today. One of the most pertinent issue is recognising the victims of environmental crisis as refugees. This will be a first step towards addressing a threatening horrendous complication. Without comprehensive national and international policies, and commitment towards restoring the adversity will be distant. This paper addresses the need for Social Justice for environmental refugees who have been made victims who are being overlooked.
Keywords: Environmental Refugees, Climate Change, UNFCC
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