Humanity must rethink migration as the climate crisis drives rapid global changes, researchers say.
With significant migration expected -- and border policies hardening -- the researchers say the"time is ripe to highlight the benefits of collaboration between nations and regions."
"Ignoring or downplaying the inevitable global redistribution of people would lead to geo-political instability, and a polarised and fractured world. The paper also warns that a"skewed distribution of wealth and associated power" makes it difficult for people to move, both within and between states. The paper says major reform of the food system, supported by movement of workers, could increase production while conserving nature -- especially if meat consumption is reduced in favour of plant-based diets.
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