Camp Closure and Transition

Acquiring, transferring, and having a clear understanding of HLP rights and HLP rights holders is critically important to camp closure and transition activities. Establishing HLP rights and responsibilities is also important for the environmental planning of camps, ensuring environmental protection, and environmental rehabilitation after camp closure. Addressing HLP rights will also enable CCCM practitioners to identify rights to natural resources, aid in resolving disputes, and coordinate the provision of services from local municipalities or institutions. 

The resources and tools in this section focus on engaging with HLP rights related to environmental protection and natural resources, transferring rights during transition and camp closure, and acquiring and transferring HLP rights in collective centers. 

Resources

Title Date Resource
Environmental perspectives of camp phase-out and closure: a compendium of lessons learned from Africa 2009 View resource
Collective centers guidelines: chapter 17 - collective center closure 2010 View resource
Camp management toolkit: chapter 7 - camp closure 2015 View resource
Minimum standards for camp management: chapter 5 - exit and transition 2021 View resource
Minimum standards for camp management: chapter 3: site environment 2021 View resource