War and political conflict have displaced more than 10 million people in the world. Many people now living in refugee camps across 30 countries and it’s a humanitarian crisis. As the world focuses on the how these people could be safe in other countries, there is a different aspect to consider. The environmental impact of refugee camps is an important subject that the committee must pay attention to.
The environmental health around a refugee camp is vital because it directly impacts the physical health of the population in refugee camps and its hosts. Increased refugee camp populations are causing many to speculate it would cause trigger soil erosion, loss of habitat and wildlife, air pollution, water depletion and contamination, as well as energy and transportation problems. The issues will have a lasting impact far greater then anyone has ever predicted.
The reason environmental impact of refugee camps has become such a problem is due to the assumption that refugee camps are a temporary solution to the migrant crisis. Yet, as the global community refuses the to accept the migrants into their nation’s borders. It has become evident that massive refugee camps are here to stay. Those camps don’t have the infrastructure it needs to support the people for there for a long time.
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If there isn’t anything done about the issue, the refugees temporary safe heaven will be destroyed. Their wellness and security will be in limbo once again. Only planning for the long-term goal is the way to go, and the Czech delegation is committed to resolve this issue and ensure the refugees are treated with humanity and dignity.
Policy
The Czech republic’s heart goes out to the people in need. The Czech government believes in human rights and is committed to aid refugees to return to their homelands. The Czech government is also a leader in environmental protection; The Czech government believes that long term planning is the solution to this issue.
Solutions
The Czech government is a world leader in sustainable and renewable energy. Technology on electric heaters and solar panels can substantially reduce the need for fuel and firewood. This will eliminate competition for resources an issue that threats the security of camps. At the same time, making the camps able to last longer.
Water is a basic human right. There must be irrigation and filtration infrastructure in place in order the make camps last if they need. This will prevent pollution of major water sources and reduce the risk of water born illnesses.
The Czech government and the rest of the UNEP must implement guidelines for refugee camps and provide the needed the resources so millions of displaced people with still have hope to return to their home they once loved.
