The Basics
We hope you will find the resources here useful as you seek to learn more about the phenomenon of international migration and some of the 281 million people globally who live outside their country of birth.
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Purposeful and Coordinated: Climate Change and Managed Retreat in India
What happens to communities in India when the land they've called home for generations begins to disappear?
What’s Next for Global Migration? Gazing Into the COVID-19 Crystal Ball
Can global governance keep up with COVID-19 travel restrictions, stranded migrants, and cross-border mobility challenges?
One Billion Climate Migrants? Not So Fast
Why do estimates of future climate-related migration vary so widely – and what can current evidence tell us?
Does Climate Change Cause Migration? It’s Complicated
When does climate change actually cause people to move — and when does it not?
What Is Immigration Policy Expected to Look Like in a Biden Administration?
What would Biden’s immigration agenda mean for asylum, enforcement, and legal pathways?
Mexican Immigrants in the United States
Even after a sizeable decline following the Great Recession, Mexicans remain the largest immigrant in the United States. They face higher rates of poverty and lower health insurance coverage than immigrants overall.
The COVID-19 Shock to the System of Human Mobility and the International Response
What did COVID-19 reveal about global migration governance, border closures, and international coordination?
Human Smuggling in an Age of Pandemic
How has the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped human smuggling and irregular migration worldwide?
Indian Immigrants in the United States
Indian immigrants tend to be highly educated—79 percent held a bachelor’s degree as of 2019, compared to 33 percent of the U.S. born.
Is Airport COVID-19 Testing Ready for Takeoff?
Is airport COVID-19 testing the key to restarting international travel safely?
