Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons 2017, para. 7
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Recognizing the increase in the number and scale of natural disasters, including those related to the adverse effects of climate change, which in certain instances may contribute to displacement and additional pressure on host communities, encouraging the United Nations and all relevant actors to strengthen efforts in cooperation with national Governments aimed at addressing the needs of persons displaced internally by natural disasters, including those exacerbated by climate change, and noting in this regard the importance of sharing best practices to prevent and prepare for such displacements,
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
Resolution
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Environment
Movement
Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2017
Reference
UNGA resolution, Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons (2017), A/RES/72/182, PP 7.