Migration as household adaptation

There are a number of potential ways by which populations may respond to climate-related events and conditions. Adaptation may be undertaken at any level, from the individual or household level up to the level of state or international governance bodies (Adger et al., 2003; Smit and Wandel, 2006). Adaptation efforts may be undertaken in anticipation of events (such as the devising and implementing of monitoring and emergency response measures in hurricane-prone areas) or in response to events (such as deciding to resettle on higher ground after a flood). The range of adaptation options available to members of a given population is highly influenced by a complex set of interacting factors linked to economic development, financial stability, human capital, cultural norms, prevailing political dynamics, and social networks (Smit and Pilisova, 2003). Adaptive capacity therefore varies considerably from one region to another, differs among social groups and households within a given population, and is continually changing over time.

Sustainable Development Goals:

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