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Mobilities JournalMain MenuCourse ProjectPublic TransportationBuses, Trains, SubwaysWalkabilityBikeabilityAutomobilityAccessibilityBorders and MigrationsParks, Outdoors and GreenspaceClimate ChangeVirtual Worlds and Digital MobilitiesAlternate Mobilitiesdavid kim87de7bc2484fc682d989967c7b88823ef2ab67e3
Climate Change’s Impact on Coastal Migration
12024-05-14T08:55:33-07:00Elizabeth Geier31c62974d10207dd80c5ff501b5e55d6a148e6ac445451plain2024-05-14T08:55:33-07:00Elizabeth Geier31c62974d10207dd80c5ff501b5e55d6a148e6ac The effects of climate change are increasingly felt worldwide as it reshapes landscapes and alters human mobility patterns. The melting of polar ice caps and the expansion of ocean waters due to warmer temperatures have significant consequences for the rise of sea levels. The rise of sea levels is a huge threat to coastal regions worldwide causing migration as communities are being forced to move inland. In the case of the Louisiana Bayous, sea level rise and erosion have led to the loss of much coastal land. Residents had to be relocated to higher ground to rebuild their lives in unfamiliar surroundings, while host regions struggled with the pressures of accommodating the new members of their communities. When large groups of people move to a different area, it affects the likelihood of more people moving to the same areas. This may cause an unequal distribution of resources if a mass migration happens within a short period, which can disproportionately affect marginalized communities. In many cases around the world, when coastal communities are faced with excessive flooding and extreme weather, not everyone can get out. Those with disabilities, physical restrictions from age, or those who may not be able to afford to move, can be left behind. Migration is most likely to occur in youthful, able-bodied populations. Policies that prioritize equity are essential to ensure that all communities, regardless of location or economic status, get the resources and support needed when faced with unexpected challenges due to the changing climate.