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Discussion Paper

Climate-induced Mobilities in Asia and the Pacific Region

Publication Date
1 Mar 2026
Authors
Naoyuki Okano Pankaj Kumar Miki Fukuda Fumiko Noguchi
External Series
Asia-Pacific Climate Security (APCS) Discussion Papers

This discussion paper explores the concept of climate-induced mobility in the Asia-Pacific region and its implications for security, governance, and policy development. It highlights the growing recognition of climate mobility in international and regional policy frameworks, while emphasizing the absence of a comprehensive global legal regime to protect climate-induced migrants. Drawing on case studies from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific, it demonstrates the heterogeneous nature of climate mobility patterns, policy awareness, and institutional responses across the region. The analysis underscores significant data gaps, conceptual ambiguities, and governance challenges that hinder effective policymaking. It further illustrates how different security lenses—human, national, and economic—can deepen understanding of the multifaceted risks associated with climate mobility. 

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