As climate shocks intensify, displacement is rising, yet global discourse is driven more by political fear than facts. Though most climate-displaced people stay within their countries, public narratives -particularly in wealthier regions- often portray them as cross-border threats, skewing migration and asylum policies at the expense of those needing protection. This policy outlook challenges dominant myths around climate-induced migration and proposes realistic, data-informed legal frameworks that respond to displacement with responsibility and foresight.
Beyond the Myths: Protecting Climate Migrants in a Warming World
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