As climate change rapidly becomes one of the most pressing concerns to humanity, the urgency of the issue cannot be overstated. Shifting weather patterns, intensifying extreme weather events, and rising sea levels are only some consequences affecting populations globally. Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are particularly vulnerable to these impacts due to their low-lying nature and the rapid rise of sea levels in the Pacific Ocean. Many inhabitants have already migrated, and many more are likely to do so as climate change impacts progress. In response, various discourses have developed around climate-induced migration, reflecting different perspectives on its causes and implications. In this chapter, we explore the role that three types of dominant discourse—media, scientific, and political—play in shaping the understanding of climate-induced migration, especially in the context of Pacific SIDS like Kiribati and Tuvalu. While media discourse often oversimplifies and sensationalizes the issue, scientific discourse provides evidence-based insights, and political discourse shapes policy decisions and legal frameworks. Our analysis highlights the importance of examining these discourses to grasp the varied narratives, power relations, and limitations that shape current responses to climate-induced migration.

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Discourse Analysis for Enhanced Understanding of Climate-Induced Migration in Pacific SIDS Kiribati and Tuvalu

  • Hamish Caughey,
  • Nidhi Nagabathla,
  • Ilse Ruyssen

摘要

As climate change rapidly becomes one of the most pressing concerns to humanity, the urgency of the issue cannot be overstated. Shifting weather patterns, intensifying extreme weather events, and rising sea levels are only some consequences affecting populations globally. Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are particularly vulnerable to these impacts due to their low-lying nature and the rapid rise of sea levels in the Pacific Ocean. Many inhabitants have already migrated, and many more are likely to do so as climate change impacts progress. In response, various discourses have developed around climate-induced migration, reflecting different perspectives on its causes and implications. In this chapter, we explore the role that three types of dominant discourse—media, scientific, and political—play in shaping the understanding of climate-induced migration, especially in the context of Pacific SIDS like Kiribati and Tuvalu. While media discourse often oversimplifies and sensationalizes the issue, scientific discourse provides evidence-based insights, and political discourse shapes policy decisions and legal frameworks. Our analysis highlights the importance of examining these discourses to grasp the varied narratives, power relations, and limitations that shape current responses to climate-induced migration.