ABSTRACT

Climate migration 1 is a highly complex, heterogeneous and multi-causal phenomenon. It depends not only on the climate hazard but on the vulnerability and the coping capacities of the affected persons. 2 There are examples already taking place in certain regions of Africa 3 (such as the Sahel and the Horn of Africa), Central, 4 North 5 and South America, 6 as well as in Asia, especially in the mega-deltas, 7 and in small island states. 8 In addition, the trend of rural–urban migration linked to the effects of climate change is increasing. 9