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Global migration, by the numbers | World Economic Forum The scale and speed of migration – defined by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as the movement of persons away from their place of usual residence, either across an international border or within a state – is notoriously difficult to predict given it can go hand in hand with events such as severe instability, economic
How a post-human rights system for migration might look Migration governance as articulated in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration would amplify its adaptability, inclusiveness and commitment to upholding the dignity and rights of all people on the move The Compact integrates responses to environmental, technological and geopolitical transformations, ensuring that migration
Migration is a global strategic asset. We must not undermine it The narrowing migration pathways over the last decade, together with the global transformations underway, are placing one of the world’s most strategic global assets at increasing risk International migration as part of a global system of peace, prosperity and equality is more important than ever before but increasingly overlooked and
Why it’s time to rethink migration - The World Economic Forum Smart migration policies are about strengthening the match of migrants’ skills and attributes with the needs of the destination societies, so that everyone gains The private sector can play an important role in ensuring a tight match and allowing migrants to contribute their full potential to the economy
Why migration is a model for sustainable development for all Migration is as old as humanity itself Throughout history, people have migrated in search of better lives, to flee conflict or seek safety, or simply to find new opportunities Yet with migration hitting record numbers, a new and more comprehensive approach is needed to address the complex and multifaceted issues that compel people to move today
These charts show how migration is changing our cities Other areas have become both an origin, as well as a destination for migration For instance, while Nigerians head into China, many Chinese are heading to the Middle East and Africa Some cities, such as those in China, have seen rapid expansion in recent years, in part because of a huge increase in migration
5 key predictions for the future of city talent migration In 1990, 45% of migration occurred between neighbouring countries and 23% between countries tied to a common colonial history Today, only 27% and 17% of migration occur along these lines, respectively Instead, migrants are more deliberate about their choices and tend to cover greater distances (more than 100 kilometres on average)
How immigration has changed the world – for the better Free migration, like totally free trade, remains a utopian prospect, even though within regions (such as Europe) this has proved workable As John Stuart Mill forcefully argued, we need to ensure that the local and short-term social costs of immigration do not detract from their role “as one of the primary sources of progress”
Heres how extreme weather is affecting animal migration One animal it is tracking is the pika, an alpine mammal closely related to the rabbit, which can overheat in temperatures as mild as 25 6°C, according to the USC Its migration patterns are likely to change as temperatures rise in its traditional habitats