Climate Change and Migration: Research trends through a bibliometric lens

Abstract

Migration has been an issue for some time across many parts of the globe. But the migration induced by climate-change has been in focus by researchers lately. When it comes to climate-induced migration, the case is not just about numbers but also about the rules, border handling, resilience, post-sustenance and effect on the productivity & GDP too. Despite advancements in technology, there are limitations in prediction models which makes the situation complex. The study aims to provide insights that will guide future research and promote the sustainable growth of this rapidly developing field while also identifying gaps and unexplored areas. Therefore, this paper employed bibliometric analysis, using VOSviewer to analyze multiple scholarly items from Scopus, to comprehensively examine the research that is happening in the area of climatic refugees. Keywords were used in the Scopus database and 3957 articles meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Publication trend, keyword analysis, co-citation & bibliometric analysis were undertaken.  By examining academic literature through citation analysis, network & density visualizations and trend assessments, this study identified significant themes and patterns in the research across countries in in the area of climate-change induced migration. The findings offer valuable information for policy makers and planners.