This Law establishes the State Policy for Environmentally and Climatically Displaced Persons (PEDAC) in the State of Paraíba, with the primary objective of recognizing, preventing, and addressing forced displacement caused by environmental degradation and climate change. It provides clear legal definitions for environmentally and climatically displaced persons, climate displacement, and extreme climate events, framing displacement as both a human rights and environmental issue. The policy is grounded in principles such as the indivisibility of environmental and human protection, prevention, precaution, social participation, non-discrimination, and intergenerational solidarity, and is aligned with Brazil’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework, and global compacts on migration and refugees. The Law further aims to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience by promoting integrated mitigation and adaptation strategies, prioritizing solutions based on nature, social technologies, and scientific research. It seeks to ensure protection, humanitarian response, recovery, and reparation for displaced individuals and communities, with particular attention to vulnerable groups. Key objectives include supporting safe and adequate housing, access to education, psychosocial care, health services, and employment opportunities, as well as facilitating social participation and equitable access to public policies. Through this framework, the law positions climate-induced displacement as a central concern of climate justice, social inclusion, and sustainable development in Paraíba.
Brazil · 2025-11-10