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CliMig
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CliMig
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At the Institut de Géographie (IGG), more and more studies are being carried out, and its partners are committed to enhancing their understanding of this phenomenon, not only through field studies (Bolivia, Niger, Peru, the Philippines, Turkey), but also through a theoretical and epistemological perspective. The IGG is also involved in the writing of the IPCC’s fifth report on the social consequences of climate change
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1 Janvier 2009
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1 Janvier 2017
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- PublicationMétadonnées seulementImpacts of Outmigration on Land Management in a Nepali Mountain Area(Netherland: Springer, 2016)
;Schwilch, Gudrun ;Sudmeier-Rieux, Karen ;Jaquet, StéphanieThis study examines the impacts of migration on land management in a mountain area of Nepal, complemented by insights from a smaller case study in Bolivia. Migration to cities and abroad increasingly leaves behind fragmented families and the elderly. Livelihoods as well as the management of land are affected by a changing labor force, traditional knowledge, remittances, and other consequences of migration. In this study, we explore how these issues affect land and its management, and what measures and strategies are being taken by the people left behind. Mapping methodology from the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) was used to assess land management practices in a subwatershed in Western Nepal. In combination with other research methods, the mapping enabled a better understanding of the impacts of migration on land degradation and conservation. Preliminary findings reveal negative as well as positive impacts. The main degradation problem found was the growth of invasive alien plant species, while overall vegetation and forest cover had increased, and some types of degradation, such as soil erosion or landslides, were even reduced. A feminization of agriculture has also been observed in the Nepali case study, in contrast to the Bolivian case which revealed that whole families were migrating, with mostly men temporarily returning to manage the land. The findings of this study suggest that a more differentiated and context-specific view is required when looking at the impact of migration on land management. - PublicationMétadonnées seulement
- PublicationMétadonnées seulementCambio climático, retroceso glaciar y migración en BoliviaLos glaciares son esenciales para las partes altas de Bolivia; ellos mantienen ecosistemas locales, como también proporcionan agua potable, para la agricultura y la producción de energía. El retroceso acelerado de estas últimas tres décadas está poniendo en peligro las bases esenciales para la vida de las poblaciones de montaña.
- PublicationMétadonnées seulementReprésentation médiatique des réfugiés climatiquesDepuis une vingtaine d’années, ceux que l’on nomme les « réfugiés climatiques» drainent l’attention des milieux académiques, des autorités publiques ainsi que des médias. Incarnant le « visage humain du changement climatique », cette catégorie de personnes est souvent présentée dans la presse par l’intermédiaire d’études de cas emblématiques. C’est par exemple le cas de la communauté de Khapi, située au pied des Andes boliviennes. En effet, différents médias internationaux (The New York Times, CNN, BBC, etc.) se sont intéressés au phénomène du retrait glaciaire dans cette région montagneuse et les villageois y sont présentés comme victimes du changement climatique, n’ayant souvent pas d’autre choix que de quitter leurs terres. Cet article s’intéresse aux discours portant sur ce village ainsi que sur les processus permettant d’expliquer cet engouement médiatique. L’analyse repose d’une part, sur l’examen d’un corpus d’articles de presse qui évoque cette population et d’autre part, sur un travail de terrain qui comporte des entretiens approfondis avec les acteurs qui prennent part au processus de médiatisation (journalistes, membre d’ONG, experts et habitants de la région). Cette recherche permet de mettre en évidence le rôle et les agendas d’acteurs impliqués dans le processus de médiatisation. En donnant voix aux habitants, ceux dont les témoignages sont relatés dans les médias, l’étude permet d’aller au delà de l’image simplificatrice et misérabiliste que l’on affecte souvent à ces témoins du changement climatique.
- PublicationMétadonnées seulementCan glacial retreat lead to migration? A critical discussion of the impact of glacier shrinkage upon population mobility in the Bolivian Andes(2015-5-17)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.
- PublicationMétadonnées seulementMigration et changement climatique en Amérique latine : quels enjeux ?(2011-12-11)Cette synthèse de la littérature existante fait le point sur les rapports entre changement climatique et migrations en accordant un intérêt particulier au continent Latino-Américain. Après un bref historique du débat que soulève la relation entre environnement et migration, nous identifions une série de conséquences du changement climatique. Les aspects liés aux ouragans, aux inondations, aux sécheresses, à l’élévation du niveau des mers et à la fonte des glaciers sont en particuliers abordés. L’article procède ensuite principalement par analogie historique: une synthèse des conséquences migratoires passées de ces aléas environnementaux permet de mettre en évidence les principaux enjeux migratoires liés au changement climatique.
- PublicationMétadonnées seulementMigração e mudança climática em América Latina(2011-6-1)O artigo visa fazer um balanço da relação entre mudança climática e migrações, com foco específico no continente latino-americano. A síntese proposta é baseada em um levantamento de estudos empíricos existentes até o momento. Após um breve histórico do debate sobre a relação entre mudança climática e migração, examinamos as principais consequências ambientais das alterações climáticas, com destaque para aquelas que mais podem impactar nos deslocamentos populacionais na América Latina. Vamos abordar, de forma específica, aspectos relacionados com os furacões, as inundações, as secas, a elevação do nível dos mares e o derretimento das geleiras.
- PublicationMétadonnées seulementMigration as a Risk Management Strategy in the Context of Climate Change: Evidence from the Bolivian AndesMountain regions are among the most vulnerable areas with regard to global environmental changes. In the Bolivian Andes, for example, environmental risks, such as those related to climate change, are numerous and often closely intertwined with social risks. Rural households are therefore characterized by high mobility, which is a traditional strategy of risk management. Nowadays, most rural households are involved in multi-residency or circular migratory movements at a regional, national, and international scale. Taking the case of two rural areas close to the city of La Paz, we analyzed migration patterns and drivers behind migrant household decisions in the Bolivian Andes. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with selected respondents from 68 households. The drivers for migration were categorized, their relative importance was calculated, and generalized linear mixed models were applied for statistical analyses. Our results underline that migration is a traditional peasant household strategy to increase income and manage livelihood risks under rising economic pressures, scarcity of land, insufficient local off-farm work opportunities, and low agricultural productivity. Migration predominantly occurs to nearby urban areas located in the same region. Climatic variability and water scarcity, which have increased through climate change, play crucial roles as additional stressors for agricultural production. Our results suggest that environmental factors do not drive migration independently, but are rather combined with socio-economic factors. There is a need for more research on the links between environmental changes driven by climate change and other factors and their effects on migration dynamics and rural development in the Bolivian Andes and adjacent areas.
- PublicationMétadonnées seulementIdentificando temas claves en migración, medio ambiente y cambio climático en América del SurLa hoja informativa “Identificando temas claves en migración, medio ambiente y cambio climático en América del Sur” de la Universidad de Neuchatel en Suiza y de la OIM (Organización Internacional para la Migración) ofrece un primer panorama regional sobre el tema.
- PublicationMétadonnées seulementBolivian Andes : from climate change to human displacements ?(: Eds. Borsdorf, A., Stötter J. and Veuillet, E. Austrian Academy of Science., 2011-11-22)This research explores the impact of climate change on population migration in the mountainous regions of Bolivia. Migration, considered here as an “ex-situ” adaptation strategy, can be chosen to cope with the worsening environmental conditions. In this case-study based research, some preliminary results are presented in order to better understand the weight of perceived climate change impacts on migration decisions. Additionally, some issues related to glacial retreat, especially the visual dimension, are stressed.