Is the world ready for more climate migration?

In this episode of The Inquiry from the BBC World Service, Charmaine Cozier explores the question of whether the world is ready for increased climate migration. The episode features insights from Amali Tower, founder of Climate Refugees, who discusses the increasing displacement of people due to both sudden-onset events like storms and slow-onset events like droughts, particularly affecting vulnerable populations in the Global South. Dr. Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson shares her experiences and discusses the severe impacts on Pacific Island nations, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of their lands and the limited pathways for relocation. Alessio Terzi examines how climate change and migration can reinforce nationalism and destabilize political systems, noting the lack of international cooperation. Gaia Vince suggests potential solutions, such as matching climate displaced people with countries that need labor and resources, while emphasizing the necessity of global cooperation and honest leadership to address the challenges of climate migration effectively. The episode concludes that the world is not adequately prepared for the predicted increase in climate displacement, citing a lack of unified international response and the divisive nature of migration issues.