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Lawfare Archive: Climate Migration and National Security

Oct 13, 2024

Erin Sikorsky, Director of the Center for Climate & Security, dives into the pressing issue of climate migration and its security implications. She discusses how natural disasters force people to leave their homes and the urgent need for sustainability strategies, especially in urban areas. The conversation explores the vital connection between climate change and national security, stressing collaborative efforts among stakeholders to address these crises. With insights on adaptation and policy, Sikorsky highlights the proactive measures needed to manage migration flows effectively.

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Quick takeaways

Climate migration is a complex crisis driven by climate hazards and compounded by socioeconomic and political challenges, requiring urgent global attention.

Proactive policies and international investments are essential to build resilient infrastructures for climate migrants and enhance local adaptation efforts.

Deep dives

Understanding Climate Migration

Climate migration refers to the movement of individuals forced to leave their homes due to climate-related hazards, which can be acute, like hurricanes and wildfires, or long-term, such as drought and desertification. In 2020, approximately 75% of new displacements worldwide were driven by climate impacts. This phenomena is not solely attributed to climate; it's often a combination of climate factors along with socioeconomic and political challenges, such as economic downturns or increased violence within communities. As climate hazards become more frequent, the global community needs to prepare for a significant rise in both temporary and permanent migrations.

Intro

6min

Navigating Climate Migration

14min

Navigating Privilege: Education and Financial Resilience

2min

The Ongoing Battle Against Data Brokers and Privacy Management

4min

Addressing Climate Migration: Bridging Stakeholders and Strategies

17min

Exploring Climate Migration and Its National Security Implications

2min

From September 14, 2023: It’s been another brutal summer with seemingly constant natural disasters precipitated by climate change. The United States and other countries have rightfully begun thinking of climate change as a security issue. But extreme weather is not the only challenge we must contend with. There’s also the problem of climate change’s victims, many of whom are forced to leave their homes.

Lawfare Executive Editor Natalie Orpett sat down with Erin Sikorsky, Director of the Center for Climate & Security at the Council on Strategic Risks, to talk about this phenomenon, which is often referred to as climate migration. They discussed the scope of the climate migration crisis, its security implications, and how we can try to mitigate the harm.

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