Climate Migration: The Human Impact of Environmental Change in South Asia
Climate Migration: The Human Impact of Environmental Change in South Asia Introduction Climate migration is a burning issue across South Asia , where increasing temperatures, unpredictable monsoons, unpleasant flooding, and droughts are pushing people to migrate within and across borders. Climate forced migrations impact millions of Humans , affecting not only those migrated but also the infrastructure, economy, and social fabric of both origin and destination regions. In South Asia, with its dense population and economies heavily depend on agriculture, the consequences of climate-induced migration are especially complex, exposing profound susceptibilities while challenging governments to develop resilient adaptation and migration policies. 1. Key Drivers of Climate Migration in South Asia Climate change is a major driver of migration in South Asia, and other factors include poverty, environment...