Climate change has deepened the severity and frequency of hazards, pushing people to migrate at any cost, and subjecting them to humanitarian crises. Migration has been historic in South Asia, but when forced and asset-less, migrants are seen as outsiders.
Migration has always existed in South Asia. Push and pull factors drive migration, but climate migration has long remained invisible. Governments have been slow to recognise and respond to it effectively.
The world faces an unprecedented climate emergency. Poor communities are losing livelihoods and being displaced. With temperatures rising, forced migration is becoming a harsh reality across developing nations.
Climate change is disrupting livelihoods, forcing millions to migrate. Women and men experience these disruptions unequally, with limited opportunities and preparedness to deal with changing mobility trends.
As global warming intensifies, cyclones, floods, and droughts displace millions. This report outlines a roadmap for protecting those forced to migrate due to climate change impacts.
Climate change severely affects livelihoods in South Asia, driving migration and displacement. Research captures evidence on how droughts and rising sea levels push communities to move for survival.
