THE NEXUS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND MIGRATION

Authors : Sanem ÖZER, Senem ATVUR

Pages : 309-334

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Publication Date : 2019-12-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :International system has been facing a plethora of challenges since the beginning of the 21st century. Climate change and migration are among the crucial problems threatening the integrity of the system. Moreover, environmental and humanitarian crises have been triggered due to the global and transboundary effects of climate change and migration. This study argues that the nexus of climate change and migration is one great issue that requires the state to adopt a new governance approach to tackle with these problems. In this context, the study focuses on the different terms used in migration literature and the conceptualization of interrelation between migration and climate change with a descriptive method. The study aims to reveal vital problems by examining some hotspots where the migration flows happen as a result of climate change and its impacts. However, the study considers the potential positive effects of migration, as well. It is argued that for the state to respond to the crises caused by the climate change-induced migration, it should adapt itself to the new conditions. This study provides a normative approach that the state should take more responsibility to mitigate the core impacts of climate change and it should also integrate the civil society into the decision-making process without excluding the migrants.
Keywords : Göç, İklim Değişikliği, Devlet, Yönetim