DIIS seminar: Klimaforandringer og migration: Afsløring af myterne

TID: Torsdag den 12. juni kl. 09.15-11.30

STED: DIIS, Danish Institute for International Studies, Main auditorium, Gl. Kalkbrænderi Vej 51A, 2100 København Ø.

TILMELDING: Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please use the online registration form no later than Wednesday, 11 June 2014 at 12.00 noon. Sign up

Climate Change and Migration: Debunking the Myths

The public discourse on the relationships between climate change and migration has tended to be characterized by more heat than light. Narratives about ‘climate refugees’ have often been inspired by political agendas and popular fears, rather than actual data about trends and knowledge about the nature of migration.

In this seminar Professor Richard Black of SOAS, University of London will discuss the findings of a recent global review of the links between environmental change and migration. The discussions will consider the implications for more evidence-based development and climate policies.  

Richard Black was involved in the report “Foresight: Migration and Global Environmental Change” published by The Government Office for Science in London, UK.

Speakers

• Richard Black, Pro-Director, Research & Enterprise, SOAS, University of London
• Ian Christoplos, Senior Researcher, DIIS

Programme

09.15-09.30: Coffee and Arrival

09.30-09.40: Introduction, Ian Christoplos, Senior Researcher, DIIS

09.40-10.30: Migration and Environmental Change: Myth and Reality

10.30-11.30: Discussion

Chair: Ninna Nyberg Sørensen, Senior Researcher, DIIS

The seminar will be in English.

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