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Pacific nations debate climate refugee status

Vanessa O'BrienFebruary 20, 2014

People displaced by climate change are not recognized as refugees. The first claim for climate refugee status was made in New Zealand last year but the claim was denied. As the appeal process goes forward, Pacific nations are asking what responsibility they have to take.

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