UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Agenda: Climate Refugees and the Gaps in the International Legal Framework: Re-Imagining Protection Regimes.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at ODM Model United Nations 2026 presents a timely agenda: Climate Refugees and the Gaps in the International Legal Framework: Re-Imagining Protection Regimes. Rising sea levels, floods, droughts, and extreme weather are displacing millions worldwide, yet many affected communities remain without clear legal recognition or protection under existing international law. This committee invites delegates to address one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time.

Delegates will examine the responsibilities of nations, the role of global institutions, and the need for fair, practical, and cooperative solutions. Discussions will focus on new legal frameworks, stronger resettlement systems, climate adaptation support, and shared global responsibility to protect vulnerable populations.

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