Climate Induced Migration Policies in Atoll Island States

The effects of climate change are expected to be some of the biggest drivers of migration in the 21st century. However, the international system has yet to create a systemic response plan. Instead, they have suggested that nations handle climate-induced migration through national and bilateral policies. It would be expected that the nations most vulnerable to climate change, due to either geography or a lack of resources, would be the first to create a nationwide response. By examining four atoll island states (Kiribati, Tuvalu, the Maldives, and the Marshall Islands), I hope to better understand whether national policies are an appropriate solution to climate-induced migration.Bachelor of Art