At the IAMO Forum 2025, Roman Hoffmann will deliver a keynote titled "Migration and Immobility in a Changing Climate: The Role of Compound Risks for Well-Being and Livelihoods". His talk will shed light on how climate-related risks shape both migration decisions and immobility, emphasizing the profound implications for livelihoods and sustainable development in vulnerable regions.
Rural regions around the world are increasingly affected by out-migration. People leave their homes for various reasons, such as in search of better economic opportunities or to escape conflict. Additionally, climate change is becoming an increasingly important factor in influencing migration patterns by affecting agricultural and living conditions. Population decline hampers regional development by reducing the capacity for innovation and growth. As social capital erodes and public infrastructure degrades, the quality of life for remaining residents declines, often driving further out-migration.
The interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary IAMO Forum 2025 provides a platform for the exchange of novel insights, rigorous research, and practical solutions that address the complex relationships between quality of life, migration, and immobility.
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Roman Hoffmann
Keynote Speech: "Migration and Immobility in a Changing Climate: The Role of Compound Risks for Well-Being and Livelihoods"
Roman Hoffmann, Migration and Sustainable Development (MIG) Research Group Leader at IIASA, will deliver an analysis of how climate change influences both migration and immobility. His talk will focus on the intersection of environmental stressors and socio-economic vulnerabilities, highlighting the role of compound risks in shaping human well-being and livelihoods. Dr. Hoffmann's research explores the complex interplay between population dynamics and environmental change.
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