Climate Mobility in the Caribbean
In the Caribbean, rising sea levels, higher temperatures, and ocean acidification are not only destroying fragile ecosystems but also leading to a significant decline in per capita GDP. On the one hand, this is forcing many people to migrate; on the other hand, nearly 6 million people - particularly older, less educated, and poorer populations - could remain trapped in their vulnerable hometowns without the means to relocate.The report of our partner Global Centre for Climate Mobility examines three scenarios for the future of climate mobility in the Greater Caribbean: from the “Green Road” scenario of cooperative decarbonization to the “Rocky Road” of regional rivalry, which predicts dramatic shifts. The findings lead to an urgent call to action to improve access to climate risk information and enable positive adaptation processes, while also protecting the right to remain and supporting humane resettlement. The report offers a roadmap to prepare the region for a future in which climate mobility will be an inevitable part of life and will have a positive impact on development and integration.
