The intersection of climate change, migration, and health in the Asia Pacific: A scoping review

This paper will present a scoping review of the literature on the relationship between climate change, migration, and health in the Asia-Pacific region. As climate-related disasters increasingly affect the region, they contribute to population movements, livelihood disruptions, and a range of health risks. The review will aim to map existing research at the intersection of climate change-related migration and health outcomes and to identify key gaps in the current evidence base and policy discussions.

Following methodological guidance for scoping reviews, a comprehensive search will be conducted across major academic databases and relevant grey literature to identify studies examining climate change-related migration and associated health outcomes in the Asia-Pacific region. The selected studies will be analysed thematically to identify patterns in how climate events, migration processes, and health impacts are conceptualised and studied.

By synthesising the available literature, the paper will provide an overview of current knowledge on the climate, migration, and health nexus in the region and highlight areas where further research and policy attention are needed, particularly regarding the longer-term health implications of climate-related mobility.

Collaborators

Dr. Stacey Pizinno, Prof. Fiona Charlson, Prof Aude Bernard and colleagues from The University of Queensland, Dr. Charlotte Scheerens, Prof. Revati Phalki, Ms Grace John, and Mr. Arthur Wyns.