Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, 10:30–11:30 AM, via Zoom
Climate change is an existential threat, with its impacts ranging from wildfires, rising sea levels, increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events leading to mass insecurities at a global level. Among such insecurities, population displacement and migration, both internal and across borders, are calling for better adaptation and preparedness. In this talk, I propose that climate change be included in the context of migration research, to help address ongoing and future challenges faced by migrants. I will apprise the audience with an overview about the status of climate migration research, which will include an analysis on existing immigration policies across Europe and North America, as these play a significant role in addressing climate-induced migration. To enable discussion on collaborative research possibilities, I will elaborate on cross-cutting aspects of narratives, mobility and security by introducing two novel frameworks, namely ‘platial mobility’ and ‘occupational security’, which I propose for the advancement of existing climate migration research. I will also discuss a follow-up workshop in February 2024 to help realize potential research collaborations.