Prioritizing involuntary immobility in climate policy and disaster planning

Lisa Thalheimer (), Fabien Cottier, Andrew Kruczkiewicz, Carolynne Hultquist, Cascade Tuholske, Hélène Benveniste, Jan Freihardt, Mona Hemmati, Pui Man Kam, Narcisa G. Pricope, Jamon Hoek, Andrew Zimmer, Alex Sherbinin and Radley M. Horton
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Lisa Thalheimer: International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis
Fabien Cottier: Columbia University
Andrew Kruczkiewicz: Columbia University
Carolynne Hultquist: University of Canterbury
Cascade Tuholske: Montana State University
Hélène Benveniste: Stanford University
Jan Freihardt: ETH Zürich
Mona Hemmati: Columbia University
Pui Man Kam: ETH Zürich
Narcisa G. Pricope: Mississippi State University
Jamon Hoek: Oregon State University
Andrew Zimmer: Montana State University
Alex Sherbinin: Columbia University
Radley M. Horton: Columbia University

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-8

Abstract: Abstract Globally, populations are increasingly located in areas at high risk of climate change impacts. Some populations lack the agency to move out of harm’s way, leading to involuntary immobility. The climate risks these populations face are insufficiently addressed in climate policy and disaster planning. While policy and planning should be data-informed, the lack of appropriate data should not limit governments and institutions from taking action to reduce the risk of involuntary immobility. Incorporating involuntary immobility within the broader sustainable development goals of climate action and safe, orderly, and regular migration may substantially reduce the risk of involuntary immobility.

Date: 2025
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