The climate crisis, refugees, and migration

According to a report by Huang (2023), climate change and large numbers of immigrants are becoming increasingly recognized as two serious, worldwide public concerns. Biermann and Boas (2010) announced that the number of people who are compelled to flee their place of residence because of abrupt or gradual changes in the natural environment—also known as climate refugees—is expected to rise as a result of increasing sea levels, climate change, and water shortages. International policy and humanitarian initiatives are facing serious problems because of this phenomenon, which is changing migration trends. This blog focuses on climate refugees and what may be done to help them. In addition, the blog examines how mass migration affects society and politics, emphasizing the challenges facing the receiving nations. The blog also provides a legal perspective of the state of climate refugees. For everyone impacted by forced migration and climate change, the findings discussed herein contribute to increasing awareness and motivating action towards a more equitable and sustainable future.

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University of Essex
Published
2024-09-02
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https://doi.org/10.5526/esj.239
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Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
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The climate crisis, refugees, and migration

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Abstract

According to a report by Huang (2023), climate change and large numbers of immigrants are becoming increasingly recognized as two serious, worldwide public concerns. Biermann and Boas (2010) announced that the number of people who are compelled to flee their place of residence because of abrupt or gradual changes in the natural environment—also known as climate refugees—is expected to rise as a result of increasing sea levels, climate change, and water shortages. International policy and humanitarian initiatives are facing serious problems because of this phenomenon, which is changing migration trends. This blog focuses on climate refugees and what may be done to help them. In addition, the blog examines how mass migration affects society and politics, emphasizing the challenges facing the receiving nations. The blog also provides a legal perspective of the state of climate refugees. For everyone impacted by forced migration and climate change, the findings discussed herein contribute to increasing awareness and motivating action towards a more equitable and sustainable future.

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