Environmental migration – multifarious solutions to engage now
This publication discusses how to avoid the worst possible scenarios when it comes to environmental migration.The impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on migration are felt on every continent. The linkages between migration, environment and climate change are complex. People might migrate directly due to climate and environmental impacts, such as when natural disasters like storms and floods strike. In 2020, over 30 millions of people were internally displaced by disasters in 145 countries.
In an interconnected world, no country can address environmental and climate impacts on migration in isolation. Increased solidarity, joint action and significant financial investments are all needed to ensure that the countries most vulnerable to climate impacts address challenges and seize opportunities. In the last decade, we have seen increased political will to handle these difficult questions. Political leaders need to step up to ensure that global policy principles are turned into concrete action on the ground that protects and supports environmental migrants.