Displaced Persons’ Temporary Settlement Along the Thai–Myanmar Border: State of Affairs from an Environmental Perspective

Autor: Kanokphan U-Sha, Saowanee Wijitkosum, Suchaow Toommakorn, Suwattana Thadaniti, Vollop Prombang, Bart Lambregts, Jaturapat Bhiromkaew
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: The Impact of Displaced People’s Temporary Shelters on their Surrounding Environment ISBN: 9783319028415
Popis: The history of the displaced person’s issue in Thailand is briefly summarised, including how many have settled and why. The three shelters studied are then described in environmental terms, including their locations, topography, natural disasters, climate, flora and fauna. The relationship of the local population to its environment, is described, including the sustainable use of natural resources. The changes caused by a large influx of displaced persons and their settlements are described.
Databáze: OpenAIRE