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Climate-Induced Migration and Its Legal Vacuum: A Call for Climate Refugee Protection under International Law

1. Introduction
Climate change stands as one of the most significant humanitarian issues of the 21st century, intensifying vulnerabilities and causing record amounts of human displacement. Increasing ocean levels, heightened natural disasters, extended droughts, and environmental deterioration are driving millions to relocate in pursuit of security and means of survival. Based on forecasts, by 2050, climate change may compel as many as 216 million individuals to relocate within their nations with international migrations introducing additional complications to this crisis.^[2]
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August 20, 2025.

Climate-Induced Migration and Its Legal Vacuum:

Climate change stands as one of the most significant humanitarian issues of the 21st century, intensifying ..Read more

Sustainability Risk in Sport: Need to Legislate for Change

Across the world, millions of fans troop to the stadiums or stay glued to their television screen every week to watch and support.. Read more

If the law Saved us before, It Can Do It Again!

In the early 1970s, the world woke up to the scientific evidence that our planet was in danger of significant ..Read more

DRIVING NET ZERO THROUGH THE LAW

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MATERIAL RISKS IN SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ROLE OF BOARDS

As the business climate and the environment continue to change, the issues being confronted by... Read more

MINIMIZING SUSTAINABILITY RISKS IN THE MARITIME AND SHIPPING INDUSTRY

The maritime sector is an embodiment of various economic activities that enhance global ..Read more

SHAPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Law at the Heart of Global Sustainability

At CGLS, we expound the critical role of law in a just, equitable, and sustainable transition. Join us in building a healthy, resilient, and prosperous future for all through the power of law and policy.

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Law. Sustainability. Impact.

The Center for Global Sustainability Law (CGSL) focuses on the intersection between law and sustainability. With an interdisciplinary approach, our experts, drawn from around the world and diverse industries, are committed to expounding the critical role of law in a just, ...read more

Critical Minerals

Exploring the fundament legal and geopolitical issues in the exploration, trading, and use of earth’s essential raw materials.

Energy

Advancing the policies that ensure clean and affordable energy for all.

Sustainable Fashion

What legal frameworks can mitigate the impacts of fashion on the environment and society at large?

Human Rights

How does the law protect the human rights of people around in a low-carbon, fair, and equitable economy?

Waste Management

Examining the legal framework that aims to reduce the environmental impacts of waste and its potential.

Climate Change

Exploring the legal framework that supports a safe planet for all.

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At the Center for Global Sustainability Law (CGSL), we lead and support transformative legal programs at the intersection of law, environment, society, and economy.