Migration: A Problem & Solution in the Face of Environmental Change

Abstract

"Migration, in the face of environmental change, may not be just part of the problem but also part of the solution" (UK Government Office for Science, 2011:10). This essay examines the evidence behind this claim through an exploration of the problems commonly associated with migration and a demonstration of the notion that migration may constitute a solution to the challenges faced by affected communities by increasing their resilience in the face of environmental change.