Aaron Wolfson

Migration from and within the Oceania region is likely to occur as a result of climate change and related extreme weather events. Thus, it is necessary to ascertain which populations are most at risk of forced displacement due to inhospitable living conditions and to where they are likely to relocate.… read more 

  In considering extra-regional migration for at-risk populations in Oceania, it is necessary to identify the states that are most likely to receive these populations. The existing immigration policies of these states as well as their domestic political scene will play a significant role in feasibility as host states to… read more 

In addition to the likely issues of the host countries, the refugee populations themselves may experience significant problems with relocation. Significant research has been conducted on diaspora communities which can be applied to a managed retreat from at-risk states in Oceania, albeit with the significant caveat that the homeland may… read more 

One of the most pertinent questions in regard to Oceania and the impacts of climate change is where will the people the go? According to several studies, many of the islands, and especially atolls, in Oceania will likely experience inhospitable conditions within the next 50-100 years. This presents a myriad… read more