Potential Influence Of Climate Variability On Migration In Maharashtra

Abstract

This research focuses on the core theme of Sustainable Development and the sub-theme of “Disappearing Islands, Primitive Migration to Climate Refugees”. In light of the same, a case study of primitive migration from the Palghar district in Maharashtra, India to other urban settlements withing the state has been examined on the basis of which empirical research has been conducted. Furthermore, this research explores Primitive Migration within the purview of Climate Change and evidently concludes that the ecosystem is experiencing positive feedback loops that lead to unsustainable development. Various International Conventions on Sustainable Development have also been discussed such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that estimates about 150 million climate refugees by the year 2050. Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Primitive Migration and its effects have also been discussed. The development that is currently taking place is unsustainable since there are no Laws or International Regulations that govern primitive migration. However, there certainly is a need to legislate primitive migration since uncontrolled influx of climate migrants into a state or country can hamper sustainable development with pressures building up to provide for an increased population. The number of climate migrants are increasing and it is the need of the hour to address the same. In light of the same, a concluding remark with a few recommendations have also been presented.