Drought and aridity influence internal migration worldwide

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02165-1

Limited comparative evidence exists on the impacts of climatic factors on internal migration. Here, using a harmonized census-based dataset, the authors find that drought and aridity substantially increase internal migration, with considerable heterogeneity across regions, age groups and education levels.
Nature Climate Change