A literature analysis of Climate-Induced Circular Migration in Asian Emerging Economies: implications for future spatial planning
Keywords:
climate-induced migration, circular migration, traditional knowledge, spatial planning, regional development, Asian emerging economiesAbstract
Global warming is central to migration, and its effects are equally bad on people experiencing poverty economically with no proper employment opportunities in developing countries, especially the emerging Asian economies. This paper discusses the possibility of climate-induced circular migration to complement the reduction of the impacts of climate change on regional development and vulnerable groups. They follow the range and standards of spatial planning and governance, Indigenous knowledge, and community participation. This article calls for a proactive regional approach the climate-induced migration. The proposed framework of “Define – Include- Recognise” is an effort towards formulating a globally acceptable definition of EDIR, including them into spatial planning policies, and stressing on community-based approach to facilitate their living standard. It improves climatic resilience, promotes protection and sustainable use of natural resources, and supports a society's cultural and economic map. Finally, as stated in this article, there is a need to invest in proactive measures involving traditional knowledge and community participation to combat pathogenic climate-induced migration and achieve sustainable development in emerging Asian economies.
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