Quantifying the Impacts of Climate Change on Migration to and Within Europe (CCMIG-EU)

Climate change impacts, such as extreme weather events, heatwaves, and ecosystem degradation, can affect a population’s ability to migrate and move out of harm’s way. While climatic stress may prompt migration, other factors like socio-economic conditions and policy responses also play a critical role. The project addresses existing research gaps in European migration trends, building on previous studies that examined global contexts. It emphasizes the need to understand the complex interplay between climate stressors and migration decisions and their implications to inform policymakers effectively.

Key Goals

• Impact Analysis: Examine how gradual climatic changes and extreme weather events influence migration.
• Future Projections: Develop migration scenarios based on global climate and socioeconomic trends.
• Policy Engagement: Explore how Austrian and EU policymakers perceive the climate-migration nexus and use scientific evidence to inform strategies through a stakeholder committee from Austria and the EU.

Methodology

• Interdisciplinary Approach: Combining quantitative analysis, qualitative research, and stakeholder engagement.
• Scenario Development: Utilizing advanced climate, population, and migration modeling tools.
• Stakeholder Committee: Regular workshops, focus groups, and meetings to co-develop actionable insights.

Expected Outcomes

• Data-driven insights on climate-related migration to and within Europe.
• Climate migration scenarios to support adaptation planning and resilience strategies.
• Policy recommendations for managing the impacts of climate change on migration.