by Alex Randall | Feb 12, 2015 | Climate Change, Climate Conflict, Climate Displacement, Climate Migration
Our weekly round up of new research on climate change, migration and displacement. Envisioning South-South relations in the fields of environmental change and migration in the Pacific Islands – past, present and futures Eberhard Weber “Climate change poses...
by Alex Randall | Feb 11, 2015 | Climate Change, Climate Displacement, Climate Migration
Should the 1951 Refugee convention include people displaced by climate-linked events? A debate exploring solutions for civilians seeking relocation due to climate change. Alex Randall Climate Change & Migration Coalition Jenniffer Dew International Organization...
by Alex Randall | Feb 9, 2015 | Climate Change, Climate Conflict, Climate Displacement, Climate Migration
Every Monday we pick a compelling photograph related to climate change, migration and displacement and tell the story behind it. This photo was taken during the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines. It shows Gelian dela Cruz (age 11) standing...
by Alex Randall | Feb 5, 2015 | Climate Change, Climate Conflict, Climate Displacement, Climate Migration
Every Thursday we’ll post a couple of new pieces of research on climate change, migration and displacement. If you have suggestions for next week, please post them in comments. Climate change, environmental security and displacement in Nigeria: Experience from...
by Alex Randall | Feb 4, 2015 | Climate Change, Climate Conflict, Climate Displacement, Climate Migration
Understanding slow and rapid onset disasters Alex Randall Alex is programme coordinator of the Climate and Migration Coalition Slow and rapid onset disasters: it’s a common distinction, but what does it mean? Not all disasters happen at the same speed. Consider...
by Alex Randall | Feb 2, 2015 | Africa, Climate Change, Climate Conflict, Climate Displacement, Climate Migration
This a new series. Every Monday we pick a compelling photograph related to climate change, migration and displacement and tell the story behind it. This image shows a group of Somali and Ethiopian Refugees who have just crossed Gulf of Arden to get to Yemen. The...