Climate Change, Livelihood Stress and Education Led Migration

Author(s)	Ms Linimol R J, Dr. Carvalho Faustina Cicila
Country	India
Abstract	Climate change has emerged as a significant structural force reshaping livelihoods, mobility, and migration decisions across the Global South. In India, and particularly in the state of Kerala, increasing climate variability, recurrent floods, landslides, coastal erosion, and livelihood disruptions have intensified household economic insecurity and vulnerability over the past decade. At the same time, Kerala has witnessed a sharp rise in education-led international migration, driven by socio-economic conditions, especially to countries such as Canada. While existing migration literature largely explains this trend through aspirations, labour market opportunities, and immigration policies, limited attention has been paid to the role of climate-induced livelihood stress as an influential driver of international student migration.
Keywords	Climate change, education led migration
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-24

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