Refugee Economies

Betts, Alexander; Bloom, Louise; Kaplan, Josiah; Omata, Naohiko

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198795681.001.0001

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“…The debate is rooted in conflicting definitions across regions and climate impacts. No overarching definition exists because the issue of CIM cannot be generalized (Betts et al 2016). When selecting a term, the political, economic, and social ramifications must be considered.…”

Section: Conceptual Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Border controls restricted climate refugees and the fear tactics employed became legitimized as a response to address the impact of climate change (Lister 2014). The securitization of climate change casts a negative light on CIM and thus prevents any practical policy to address CIM and the potential benefits, such as inducing economic prosperity through an increase in labor force or the integration of innovations only migrants could contribute (Betts et al 2016;Mercer 2010).…”

Section: Climate Securitizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The aforementioned securitization narrative is sustained by security giants, particularly in the West, because they act under the assumption it is in their national self-interest to maintain their current status quo, thus perceiving refugees as disruptive (Levy & Patz 2015). There is a growing body of scholarship, however, that argues it is in a state's self-interest, economically and politically, to engage in cooperation strategies as a method of sustainable, long-term security (White 2011;Betts et al 2016).…”

Section: Discussing Policy Avenuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is a significant lack of economist-led research regarding the interaction between refugees and markets. However, Betts et al (2016) describe what is possible when refugees are given economic freedoms. In Uganda, refugees are provided the right to work and a freedom of intrastate mobility, in a program called the "Self-Reliance Strategy" (Betts et al 2016).…”

Section: Discussing Policy Avenuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, Betts et al (2016) describe what is possible when refugees are given economic freedoms. In Uganda, refugees are provided the right to work and a freedom of intrastate mobility, in a program called the "Self-Reliance Strategy" (Betts et al 2016). The study refutes the assumption that refugees present a significant economic burden as they reintegrate into society.…”

Section: Discussing Policy Avenuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Reshaping Our World: The Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Climate Change-Induced Migration

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Climate change-induced migration is an emerging issue that poses significant humanitarian, economic, and political consequences if not addressed on the international stage. Yet, its interdisciplinary nature, while cementing it as a greater sustainable development concern, confounds policymaking. Disregarding the implications of climate change, including but not limited to resource insecurity and overpopulation leading to instability and conflict, only exacerbates the probability of climate change-induced migration becoming a humanitarian disaster. The most prominent hindrance to the development of such a policy is the lack of a universal approach for recognizing climate refugees. Recognition poses opportunities for globalization, however it also poses challenges stemming from negative perceptions of migrants. Nonetheless, this synthesis of existing literature illustrates that collaborative efforts for the international recognition of climate migrants—as well as their capacities for adaptation and resilience—is crucial to create opportunities for sustainable development. Following the conceptual context regarding climate science and terminology, it is the aim of this review to analyze the adaptive capacity of affected populations and how migration is becoming a form of adaptation itself. Second, in an increasingly-isolationist world, there is a heightened fear of refugees crossing international borders. It is crucial to discuss the securitization of climate change and its classification as a non-traditional security threat. It is apparent that while most climate change-induced migration will be internal, it remains imperative to develop effective international policy. In the subsequent discussion of potential policy avenues, it is argued that given the appropriate opportunities to engage in their new communities, refugees are capable of significant contribution, despite their misperception as dependents. By integrating this information into one comprehensive document, policymakers may acknowledge the importance of recognizing and extending protections to climate migrants.

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Section: Conceptual Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%