A/67/299 them to go, often towards slums in already overcrowded megacities, thus exacerbating poverty. 19 48. The Special Rapporteur is also aware that the ability to migrate is a function of mobility and resources. Yet, populations who experience the impacts of environmental change may see a negative impact on their resources. That is to say, migration opportunities may in fact be least available to those who are most vulnerable to climate change. 49. In this context, the Special Rapporteur observes that where people have reduced options for migration, they may be more likely to become trapped in locations vulnerable to environmental hazards. For the international community, the Special Rapporteur emphasizes that this trapped population is likely to represent just as important a policy concern as those who do migrate. Planned and well-managed migration can be one important solution for this population of concern, with due respect paid, of course, to relevant human rights principles, such as safeguards in relation to avoiding forced evictions (see report of the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living: basic principles and guidelines on development-based evictions and displacement (A/HRC/4/18, annex 1)). 50. Those scenarios demonstrate that laissez-faire policies that respond to the needs of climate-change-induced migrants on an ad hoc basis are insufficient. Policies should organize environmentally induced migration in order to minimize impacts on the human rights of those affected and ensure they are not made more vulnerable by the migration process. 4. Identifying needs 51. Given their diversity, climate-change-induced migrants may have different needs. Overall, all public policies with respect to climate-change-induced migration should be guided by a general respect for the dignity and human rights of the affected individuals, groups and communities, taking into account their particular circumstances. 52. The Special Rapporteur observes that in the context of climate-change-induced international migration, early planning is essential. Without infringing on the freedoms of migrants, and in partnership with affected communities who may be most aware of their own vulnerabilities and needs, sustainable migratory strategies should be developed in advance by all States concerned through international cooperation and with the help of international organizations, civil society organizations and NGOs. This may mean developing mitigation and adaptation strategies, where appropriate. If an area will become uninhabitable prior to the necessity of resettlement, it may be advisable to encourage temporary, seasonal or permanent individual migration for some individuals to acquire new skills and new links in a possible place of destination, thus preparing for possible resettlement. 53. Finally, the rights of all migrants, including environmentally induced migrants, whatever their status, should be formally recognized, and a sustainable relationship between these individuals and the welcoming society should be defined and __________________ 19 12 See, generally: World Bank, Climate Change, Disaster Risk and the Urban Poor: Cities Building Resilience for a Changing World, Washington, D.C., 2011; see also A/64/255. 12-46071