International labour migration in a changing climate: Insights from Malaysia and Thailand
This report provides insights on how, and in what contexts, international labour migration can be a viable adaptation strategy to climate change. The report provides experiences and perspectives of migrant workers, employers and government representatives on the topic.
According to the report, migration may support adaptation to climate change if it enhances the well-being of migrants and their origin communities. For the migrants interviewed for this study, the actual impacts vary significantly and depend on the working and social conditions in the country of destination. Overall, most migrants appeared to benefit economically. However, due at least in part to the higher wages on large palm oil estates in Malaysia than on small sugar farms in Thailand, the remittances sent home by migrants from Bangladesh and Indonesia are significantly larger than those sent by migrants from Cambodia and Myanmar.
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