In a recent interview with the International Relations and Security Network (ISN), Dr. Koko Warner, Head of Environmental Migration, Social Vulnerability & Adaptation Section at the UN University (UNU-EHS), explains the term “environmentally induced migrant” and confirms that action is needed to assist people being affected by climate change.
Dr. Warner declares that “there is not so much exchange between countries on how to deal with the resettlement of people.” She says that so far only a few countries are experimenting with resettling programmes, naming Mozambique, Vietnam, China, Argentina, Brazil, Pacific Islands, and the Maldives.
She also explains that people who are forced to give up their homes and livelihoods are commonly referred to as “climate refugees” by the general public, although currently, they are not defined as such legally.
