In the Caribbean, rising sea levels, higher temperatures, and ocean acidification are not only destroying fragile ecosystems but also leading to a significant decline in per capita GDP. On the one hand, this is forcing many people to migrate; on the other hand, nearly 6 million people - particularly older, less educated, and poorer populations - could remain trapped in their vulnerable hometowns without the means to relocate.The report of our partner Global Centre for Climate Mobility examines three scenarios for the future of climate mobility in the Greater Caribbean: from the “Green Road” scenario of cooperative decarbonization to the “Rocky Road” of regional rivalry, which predicts dramatic shifts. The findings lead to an urgent call to action to improve access to climate risk information and enable positive adaptation processes, while also protecting the right to remain and supporting humane resettlement. The report offers a roadmap to prepare the region for a future in which climate mobility will be an inevitable part of life and will have a positive impact on development and integration.
 

This report explores the close links between climate-related loss and damage and displacement. Drawing on case studies from Bangladesh, the study shows how climate-related losses and damages negatively impact livelihoods, force people to move, and deepen social vulnerability. The report highlights promising ‘good practice’ interventions led by Bangladeshi civil society that help people living in protracted displacement to progress towards a durable solution. The report shows how stronger recognition of the rights and needs of displaced persons in climate and development policy can strengthen sustainable responses to the climate crisis.

How can the public be meaningfully involved in key climate policy decisions? The new study provides hands-on recommendations for inclusive policymaking. Given the growing urgency in this legislative period — especially in climate policy — the authors advocate for early and structured public participation in major legislative initiatives. (German only)