La piattaforma riunisce i ricercatori di 18 società svizzere specializzate in biologia e scambia informazioni con le associazioni internazionali. Si impegna per la creazione di reti tra le varie discipline e per i giovani scienziati. Promuove il dialogo con la società e la politica e fornisce competenze indipendenti.di più

Immagine: Johann, stock.adobe.comdi più

Environmental change and migration in developing countries

How do global environmental change and particularly climate change influence migration patterns in develop- ing countries? This question is increasingly receiving at- tention up to the highest political levels. The present fact sheet summarises state-of-the-art scientific knowledge that can help to find answers, and it assesses how the issue affects Switzerland and its policies on migration, asylum, and development cooperation. Most studies’ findings suggest that Switzerland will not be flooded with masses of environmental refugees. Population movements that are triggered by climatic factors occur mainly across short distances – within states and, to a lesser degree, between neighbouring states. Switzerland’s main challenge is to provide as- sistance in the countries and regions affected.

horizons 70

Categorie

  • Era ghiacciata
  • Proteine
  • Quaternario