Climate change and migration : policy approaches for a sustainable future

The adverse effects of climate change drastically alter people's living conditions in many parts of the world. When they can no longer maintain a secure livelihood, migration may be the only option. While the international community has for some time recognized the challenge, there are still no efficient measures in place to address the challenge. People displaced across international borders due to climate change still lack adequate legal protection. This publication examines how the international community and the EU have dealt with the issue and what has hindered them from taking meaningful action to prevent, prepare and respond to the challenge. What are the policies needed to adequately address the diverse and wide scope of the phenomena? And, in what way can the EU make use of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to better address the issue? The authors make recommendations about how we can deal with the challenge both today and in the future. Climate-driven migration is a reality that requires a vision, values and international long-term commitments. We hope that this report will stimulate debate, raise aware-ness and inspire policymakers in the EU and at the interna-tional level to take action in addressing this challenge.