Data and methods in the environment-migration nexus: a scale perspective

Authors

  • Lina Eklund
  • Clemens Romankiewicz
  • Martin Brandt
  • Martin Doevenspeck
  • Cyrus Samimi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12854/erde-147-10

Keywords:

Environment-migration nexus, spatial & temporal extent, spatial & temporal resolution, scale

Abstract

The relationship between environment and migration has gained increased attention since the 1990s when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projected climate change to become a major driver of ­human migration. Evaluations of this relationship include both quantitative and qualitative assessments. This review article introduces the concept of scale to environment-migration research as an important methodological issue for the reliability of conclusions drawn. The review of case studies shows that scale issues are highly present in environment-migration research but rarely discussed. Several case studies base their results on data at very coarse resolutions that have undergone strong modifications and generalizations. We argue that scale-related shortcomings must be considered in all stages of environment-migration research.

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Published

2016-06-30

How to Cite

Eklund, L., Romankiewicz, C., Brandt, M., Doevenspeck, M., & Samimi, C. (2016). Data and methods in the environment-migration nexus: a scale perspective. DIE ERDE – Journal of the Geographical Society of Berlin, 147(2), 139–152. https://doi.org/10.12854/erde-147-10