Lunch briefing with MEPs Ska Keller and Jean Lambert in European Parliament.

The impacts of climate change on human rights and forced migration in Bangladesh

Tuesday, 15th May 13.00 - 14.30h PHS 1C047, European Parliament

• Screening of the short film (12’) Climate Change Migration about the situation of climate migrants in Bangladesh;
• Presentation of the study “A nation under threat: The impacts of climate change on human rights and forced migration in Bangladesh” by Tori Timms, EJF;
• Reaction by Ska Keller MEP; Discussion;
• Screening of testimonials of climate migrants.

Bangladesh is one of the countries most affected by climate change. Climate-induced migration is for many people only a vague concept and perceived as a problem of the distant future, but people in Bangladesh are already being affected, with huge numbers forced to leave their homes and find shelter elsewhere.

The Environmental Justice Foundation will outline the impact of climate change in Bangladesh based on its findings during a field investigation and highlight the key recommendations for dealing with the challenge at both the national and international level.

This event is free to attend.

Sandwiches will be provided.

Please register with franziska.keller@europarl.europa.eu until May 8th 2012. Indicating your full name, date of birth and place of residence if you need access to the Parliament.