Questionnaires
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is preparing a draft resolution on the link between human mobility, climate change and socio-environmental disasters in the Americas.
The draft resolution aims, on the one hand, to address this issue in an integral and comprehensive manner. On the other hand, to serve as a guide for OAS Member States in the emerging development of their legislation, regulations, administrative decisions, public policies, programmes and relevant jurisprudence.
In this vein, the resolution aims to establish guidelines based on an authentic interpretation of the Inter-American instruments in force, specifying the applicable human rights standards. This, with the aim of adjusting to the needs and challenges posed by human mobility induced or aggravated by climate change in the Americas.
Based on the information received, it is expected that there will be greater clarity on the progress and challenges in this area. It is also expected to contribute to support States in the development of their public policies aimed at protecting people who must move in the context of the climate emergency.
In this regard, the IACHR invites to the national institutions on human rights, international organizations, civil society organizations and academic institutions, as well as human rights defenders and any other interested person, to submit in writing information that they consider relevant to the purpose of this resolution. On the understanding that the purpose of the resolution is about an agenda under construction, issues are provided as merely illustrative reference points to guide the formulation of inputs.
The deadline to submit the requested information expires on September 20, 2024, and must be sent electronically at this link. The deadline has been extended until September 30, 2024