A conceptual model for management of environmentally displaced persons

Abstract.
Many researchers and organisations pursue disparate approaches to document the environmentally displaced persons (EDPs). Such approaches do not adequately match the predictions and estimations of EDPs that climate change would trigger in the future. This letter proposes a model dubbed Conceptual Model for Environmentally Displaced Persons Information Systems (CoMEDiPIS) to complement global agenda for solution-oriented research and policy. The CoMEDiPIS is designed to complement the existing science and policy responses to the EDPs. It stresses bridge building between international and local relief and disaster management agencies through a participatory approach. The model’s approach emphasises sharing of data using social media and online GIS for better policy and response.

Keywords: displacement, EDPs, climate change, conceptual model