Vulnerabilities and migration in Small Island Developing States in the context of climate change

Type

Journal Article

Author(s)

Julca, Alex
Paddison, Oliver

Title

Vulnerabilities and migration in Small Island Developing States in the context of climate change

Year

2010

Journal

Natural Hazards

Vol (No), pp

55(3), 717-728

Abstract

The unique characteristics of Small Island Developing States and structural vulnerabilities they face in terms of development have earned them particular consideration in the development agenda. This article sheds light on some of the vulnerabilities that these countries face, making particular reference to their environmental and economic vulnerabilities. It then highlights the ambiguous role that international migration plays in the recreation of those vulnerabilities.

Citation

Julca, A. and O. Paddison (2010). “Vulnerabilities and migration in Small Island Developing States in the context of climate change.” Natural Hazards 55(3): 717-728.