Can glacial retreat lead to migration? A critical discussion of the impact of glacier shrinkage upon population mobility in the Bolivian Andes
| Résumé |
This article examines the role of glacial retreat on human migration
in the Bolivian Andes—a topic with virtually no scholarly focus, yet
of critical importance in the era of global climate change. Glacial
melting has increased since the 1980s, and popular reports often
suggest there will be significant impacts on local populations,
including migration. Based on interviews with local residents, both
migrants and nonmigrants, as well as topical experts, this study
suggests that residents do, indeed, have serious concerns about
future livelihood conditions in the Bolivian Andes. Even so,
glacial retreat has not triggered new migration flows and has had a
limited impact on the existing migratory patterns. |
| Mots-clés |
Migration, Bolivia, Andes, Glaciers, Climate change |
| Citation | Kaenzig, R. (2015). Can glacial retreat lead to migration? A critical discussion of the impact of glacier shrinkage upon population mobility in the Bolivian Andes. Population and Environment, 36(4), 480-496. |
| Type | Article de périodique (Anglais) |
| Date de publication | 17-5-2015 |
| Nom du périodique | Population and Environment |
| Volume | 36 |
| Numéro | 4 |
| Pages | 480-496 |
| URL | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11111-014-0226-z# |
| Liée au projet | CliMig |