Climate change-induced migration in the Pacific Region : sudden crisis and long-term developments

Auteur :
LOCKE, J.T.

Description :
It is difficult to pinpoint the specific human consequences of climate change on respective populations. Qualitative information is examined based on interviewees' testimonies and personal experience, and consequences of uneven development in Kiribati and Tuvalu, two atoll nations. Strong evidence is found that recent influxes in population movements to urban central islands from rural outer islands can be attributed to a combination of the adverse impacts of climate change and socioeconomic factors inherit in small island developing states. There is a pressure on local infrastructure and services and a general livelihood decline.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geographical journal, issn : 0016-7398, 2009, vol. 175, n°. 3, p. 171-180, nombre de pages : 10, Références bibliographiques : 32 ref.

Date :
2009

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Royal Geographical Society