Human mobility in the context of climate change: a European perspective

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Supervisors

Duez, Denis

Faculty

Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales, politiques et de communication

Degree label

Master [120] en études européennes, à finalité spécialisée: gouvernance et sociétés européennes

Abstract

In recent years, migration and climate change have emerged as topics of constant debate within European institutions. For this reason, the objective of this work is to investigate the discourse around human mobility in the context of climate change in the European Union and its implications for policy implementation. The aim is to examine the lack of concrete initiatives by European institutions in addressing environmental displacement, despite the EU’s commitment to climate action and human rights. After presenting an overview of the relationship between migration and climate change, exploring the different narratives and the entry of the issue into the European debate, an analysis of EU official documents will be the focus of this thesis, in order to understand the evolution of the European discourse on environmental migration and the reasons behind the approach adopted. Furthermore, given that, as an influential international actor, the EU has the potential to take a leadership role in addressing this issue, the EU’s engagement in relevant international fora will also be discussed. By exploring these aspects, this research seeks to shed light on the factors that contribute to the EU’s lack of action in addressing human mobility in the context of climate change.