ALSA LC UGM Research Team 2023/2024 proudly presents a policy paper of “Global Humanitarian Proposal: Urgensi Legitimasi Terminologi Environmentally Displaced Persons dalam Memitigasi Fenomena Migrasi Lingkungan”. Based on our research, it is evident that environmental displacement is an increasingly pressing issue within the broader context of global migration. The lack of formal recognition for Environmentally Displaced Persons (EDPs) highlights an urgent need to establish legitimacy for this terminology in order to address the unique needs of those affected by environmental changes and disasters. Our findings indicate that the absence of a clear definition and legal framework for EDPs significantly limits the protection and assistance available to individuals forced to migrate due to environmental pressures. This policy paper underscores the critical role of defining EDPs to ensure adequate mitigation and support measures in migration policies. We hope this publication can contribute to the legal and humanitarian development in this field. We also encourage the public, academics, and practitioners to engage with and provide insights on the policy paper we have put forth.

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This policy paper is brought to you by:

1. Putri Widhyastiti Prasetiyo (2022); 

2. Brigita Audrey Novena Ginting (2022); 

3. Ulfa Siti Zahra (2022); 

4. Keyza Zefanya Audirasandi (2022); 

5. Khaira Aliya Maleeka (2022);

6. William Alexander (2022); 

7. Nigel Abdullah (2022); 

8. Tribuna Haiqal Rio Wijaya (2023); 

9. Rifazhar Wiradyaputra Khairullah (2023); 

10. Ursula Lara Pagitta Tarigan (2023); 

11. Maharani Fadia Rhunnysa (2023); and

12. Adilah Atha Ramadhani Safri (2023). 

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We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our reviewers, Mitra Bestari, for their valuable feedback on our policy paper: 

1. Haekal Al Asyari, S.H., LL.M. (Lecturer at International Law Department, Faculty of Law UGM); and

2. Andika Putra, S.H., M.H., LL.M. (Lecturer at Environmental Law Department, Faculty of Law UGM). 

 

This policy paper has been successfully delivered to the Directorate of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

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​We hope that our policy paper can contribute to the development of legal knowledge and be widely beneficial.