Migration in Mexico, whether international or domestic, is not a new issue. Yet little research exists on the impacts climate change is likely to have on these flows of people. Models predict increasing temperatures, decreasing precipitation, and a growing number of extreme weather events. While the decision of an individual to migrate is a result of many factors, the effects of climate-induced migration may be significant as institutions and infrastructure come under increasing strain.
Read the report:
- Deheza and Mora: Climate Change, Migration and Security: Best Practice Policy and Operational Options for Mexico