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Implementation of fair and transparent migration health assessment
procedures before or after arrival in host States in accordance with
applicable international standards.
Promotion of adherence to relevant international health standards.
Recognition that the migration of health workers can further drain
overstretched health systems in developing countries and the need for
effective international cooperation and planning to limit such negative
effects and create adequate health care resources for the health needs
of today and tomorrow.
Promotion of research, data collection and exchange of information
among States and provision of accurate and timely information on the
issue of migration and health.
16. Migration and Environment
Natural disasters, man-made catastrophes and ecological degradation are
causes of population displacement. In turn, migration movements can have
significant impacts on the environment, including in urban context. States
more and more recognize the increasing significance of ecological issues and
the interdependence of disaster reduction, protection of national resources,
and environmental management and call for an intensification of international
cooperation and efforts to protect and improve the environment.
Effective practices with regard to migration and environment:
Consideration of the link between natural and man-made disasters,
man-made catastrophes and ecological degradation on one side and
population displacement on the other in national migration policies.
Promotion of the need to reduce the causes and consequences of
natural disasters and environmental degradation.
Intensification of international cooperation and efforts among States,
international organizations and other interested stakeholders to protect
and improve the environment.
Implementation of measures to reduce the incidence and scope of
natural disasters and the displacements associated with them.
Promotion of activities to avoid serious environmental impacts of
population displacement, in particular the impacts of prolonged stay.
Sensitization of migrants to the importance of environmental preservation.
Effective Practices