America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast

Climate Migrants Are Real—Now What?

Feb 24, 2025
Guest
Eric Chu
Dr. Eric Chu, Director of Science Services at the California Council on Science and Technology, discusses the urgent implications of climate change on human mobility. He emphasizes how rising seas and extreme weather force communities to relocate, stressing the need for cities to adapt effectively. Chu highlights the importance of bridging scientific research with policy action, and he shares insights on California's leadership in managing climate displacement, including collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing community resilience.
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ANECDOTE

Real-Time Response

  • CCST held a wildfire smoke event in January 2025, during the LA fires.
  • Attendees from the U.S. Forest Service and BLM had to leave to fight the fires.
INSIGHT

California's Leadership

  • California's climate leadership is crucial as federal support declines.
  • Policy changes and a focus on climate action are gaining attention.
INSIGHT

Climate and Mobility

  • Climate change and human mobility are complex issues affecting California.
  • Policymakers need to understand drivers, patterns, and impacts of climate-related movement.
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