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CLIMATE MIGRATION

Migrant networks and adaptation

Nature Climate Change volume 9, pages 907–908 (2019)Cite this article

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Migration is an important means to cope with the impacts of climate-related shocks. Research shows that networks of prior migrants aid this crucial adaptation mechanism.

Globally, tropical cyclones are responsible for large losses in terms of lives and money. Because of global warming, the intensity of these phenomena is projected to increase, with higher peak wind speeds and an increase in heavy precipitation1. Thus, increased migration activity in the future is possible or indeed likely.

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Cattaneo, C. Migrant networks and adaptation. Nat. Clim. Chang. 9, 907–908 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-019-0646-y

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