In this literature review, an analysis is made of how climate-induced migration is framed in academic literature, and key research gaps are identified.
For this purpose, a systematic review was done of 161 journal articles published between 1990 and 2019.
Results reveal diverse discourses focusing on policy, climate vulnerability, adaptation, resilience, conflict, security, and environmental issues. Asia emerges as the most studied region, followed by Oceania, indicating a strong research focus on tropical and subtropical areas.
The authors note that climate – induced migration affects livelihoods, socio – economic conditions, culture, security, and health, but that little is known about the livelihood outcomes of climate migrants in international destinations and their impacts on host communities.
They conclude by proposing a research agenda and emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated global and national policies to address climate-induced migration as a major global challenge.
Learn more about this review here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-022-00341-8
Reference
Ghosh, R.C., Orchiston, C. A systematic review of climate migration research: gaps in existing literature. SN Soc Sci 2, 47 (2022)