Assessing the effects of climate change on migration patterns and the challenges posed by constrained mobility
As climate change reshapes our world, migration is becoming a vital lifeline for some—and an unaffordable choice for others. We examine the consequences of climate-driven mobility and immobility, and explore how policies must evolve to ensure safety, resilience, and sustainability in a warming world.
Rethinking the Future of Climate-Driven Migration
Climate change isn't just about rising temperatures and extreme weather—it's about people, movement and survival. As sea levels rise and disasters intensify, migration will be an inevitable reality. But will it be the mass exodus across borders that the media are predicting? Not quite.
Where science meets mobility needs
At LISER, we are developing advanced models to project how climate change will reshape global mobility. Our research shows that while millions will be forced to move, most will move within their own countries. For the poorest, international relocation is often out of reach, making 'climate refugees' less likely than assumed.
The real crisis?
Climate-induced poverty, trapping vulnerable populations in unstable regions. Migration won't be the biggest challenge—deepening inequality will. Climate change isn't just an environmental issue, it's a humanitarian one.
Michal Burzynski (LM), Narcisse Cha’ngom (LM), Aleksandra Szymanska (UDM)
