ABSTRACT
This chapter explores as a conclusion to this difficult trajectory through the tragedy of our Anthropocene Extinction Era. Historic migration has known numerous cycles many of which can be linked back to the interests of colonial powers and their drive to exploit all resources available in order to maintain their economic prowess. In the nineteenth century, in an endeavour to stem the impact of Western Europe's tremendous population growth on the nations' sustainability, countries like Britain encouraged the migration of its citizens to its colonies. The core principle of the 1951 Convention is ‘non-refoulement' , which asserts that a refugee should not be returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom. The Convention further outlines a refugee's rights including such things as freedom of religion and movement, the right to work, education and accessibility to travel documents.
