Climate change has become one of the primary
drivers of human migration, with many observers
predicting that its impact will outweigh all other
man-made factors in the near future. While some na-
tural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, result
in immediate and direct human displacements, climate
change-related emergencies, such as drought and ero-
sion, result in slow but steady migrations. As climate
change increases the likelihood of natu ...