Madrid, 6 December, 2019 …In the last 10-20 years, more than a third of the Marshallese have moved abroad, mostly to the United States. “Marshallese cite many reasons for moving abroad, predominantly work, healthcare, and education,” said Dr. Kees van der Geest, a senior migration expert at UNU-EHS. “Climate change is a big concern to them, but is not yet seen as a reason to move.”

However, a new study by van der Geest, together with colleagues from the University of Hawaii, does show a correlation between climate impacts and migration rates at the household level: Those who experience more severe climate stress, especially drought and heat, also have higher migration rates….

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