Climate-induced displacement is an emerging concern for India’s internal security. Examine the security challenges of climate refugees. Discuss the impact on border states and urban centres. Propose a policy framework for mitigation.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Internal Security
Topic: Internal Security
Q6. Climate-induced displacement is an emerging concern for India’s internal security. Examine the security challenges of climate refugees. Discuss the impact on border states and urban centres. Propose a policy framework for mitigation. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question: Due to increasing frequency of extreme climate events, internal displacement is rising, creating security challenges that demand policy attention in India. Key demand of the question: The question requires analysing how climate refugees threaten internal security, understanding the specific impacts on border states and urban areas, and suggesting a policy framework for mitigation. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Briefly mention the growing link between climate change and internal displacement, citing recent data or trend. Body: Security challenges of climate refugees: Mention risks like social tensions, human trafficking, law enforcement strain, and radicalisation threats. Impact on border states and urban centres: Highlight border infiltration, stress on urban services, health risks, and demographic tensions. Policy framework for mitigation: Suggest disaster plan integration, dedicated legal frameworks, community resilience programs, and regional cooperation. Conclusion: End with a futuristic line on recognising climate refugees and building resilience through coordinated policy action.
Why the question: Due to increasing frequency of extreme climate events, internal displacement is rising, creating security challenges that demand policy attention in India.
Key demand of the question: The question requires analysing how climate refugees threaten internal security, understanding the specific impacts on border states and urban areas, and suggesting a policy framework for mitigation.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Briefly mention the growing link between climate change and internal displacement, citing recent data or trend.
• Security challenges of climate refugees: Mention risks like social tensions, human trafficking, law enforcement strain, and radicalisation threats.
• Impact on border states and urban centres: Highlight border infiltration, stress on urban services, health risks, and demographic tensions.
• Policy framework for mitigation: Suggest disaster plan integration, dedicated legal frameworks, community resilience programs, and regional cooperation.
Conclusion: End with a futuristic line on recognising climate refugees and building resilience through coordinated policy action.