Environmental constraints and mobility: Interdependencies and responses 1900-ECM-BLOKI-OG

The course introduces students to the interrelations between environmental changes, geographical constraints, and human mobility. Particular attention is given to environmental drivers of displacement and relocation, as well as the social, cultural, and political dimensions of migration as an adaptation strategy. Case studies (e.g.Bangladesh, Fiji, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia) are used to explore both the positive and negative outcomes of relation between environmental change and mobility. Emphasis is placed on comparative methodologies, policy analysis, and stakeholder perspectives. Students will participate in structured discussions, a role-play simulation, and complete a group presentation.
The course will combine lectures and seminar-style discussions. Basic knowledge on environmental changes, their causes and associated risks will be presented during lectures. More complex interrelations with political, economic, demographic and social factors will be explored through active discussions and guided engagement with texts and case materials. The course integrates perspectives from geography, social sciences, and policy studies. It is designed for students interested in developing a critical, interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary environmental challenges and their social consequences.

Rodzaj przedmiotu

ogólnouniwersyteckie

Tryb prowadzenia

w sali

Założenia (opisowo)

No formal prerequisites. Recommended for students interested in human-environment interactions, development studies, or migration policy. Knowledge of English on the B2 level, both written and oral.

Koordynatorzy przedmiotu

Karolina Sobczak-Szelc

Efekty kształcenia

Knowledge:
An alumni:
• understands different types of environmentally induced migration.
• explains relationships between environmental changes and/or limitations and migration.
• recognizes the complexity of planned relocation processes and their unin-tended consequences.

Skills:
An alumni:
• is able to analyze migration as an adaptation strategy across different contexts.
• is able to compare policy approaches to environmental migration.
• is able to interpret research findings and case study evidence critically.
• is able to prepare an oral or written presentation taking into account the needs of recipients, in particular with the use of a range of digital tools;
• can present arguments to support her/his beliefs and knowledge in a logical and convincing manner.
• is able to plan and organize group work (defining goals, stages, roles, selec-tion of methods).
• is able to take part in teamwork in various roles.

Social Competences:
An alumni:
• collaborate in discussions and simulations.
• appreciate cultural and ethical aspects of displacement and vulnerability.
• reflect on the role of governance and justice in adaptation
• is willing to take part in discussions representing the interests of different social groups

Kryteria oceniania

1) Participation in discussions and simulation – 40%
2) Group presentation (10–15 minutes) – 60%
*All group members receive the same grade unless a major imbalance in contri-bution is reported in a short group note submitted after the presentation.*

Literatura

1. Bustamante, M. et al. (2023). Ten new insights in climate science 2023/2024. Global Sustainability 6: 1-58.
2. Dun O., Gemenne, F. 2008. Defining ‘environmental migration'. [in:] Forced Migration review, Climate change and displacement, eds. M. Couldrey and M. Herson, Oxford: Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford: 10.
3. Gemenne, F. 2012. Environmental migration. [in:] M. Martiniello, J. Rath Eds. An Introduction to International Migration Studies European Perspec-tives. 237-258.
4. Gini, G. et al. (2024). Navigating tensions in climate change-related planned relocation. Ambio (early view) 1-5.
5. Ionesco D., Mokhnacheva D., Gemenne F. 2017. The Atlas of Environmental migration, London: Routledge.
6. Piguet, E., 2021, Linking climate change, environmental degradation, and migration: An update after 10 years, Climaet Change.
7. Renaud, F.G., Dun, O., Warner, K., Bogardi, J., 2011. A Decision Framework for Environmentally Induced Migration. International Migration 49, e5–e29. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2435.2010.00678.x.
8. Sobczak-Szelc, K., Fekich N., 2020, Migration as one of several adaptation strategies for environmental limitations in Tunisia: evidence from El Faouar, Comparative Migration Studies 8 (1), 1-20.

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