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<p>The Refugee Convention 1951 is an international treaty which sets the global definition
of who is a refugee. It does not have an explicit category that covers those displaced
by environmental factors. The government continues to work with our global partners
to address the causes of forced migration, including as part of UN discussions on
proposed international compacts on migration and asylum.</p><p>The government takes
the issue of climate change and those displaced as a result of climate change extremely
seriously, which is why we are proud of our contribution under the Paris Climate Change
Agreement.</p>
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