The MIG research group focuses on applying advanced data collection and estimation methods to quantify and better understand the trends, patterns, drivers, and consequences of different types of migration considering its interactions with the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
Migration is a key demographic component underlying population change. As a multifaceted process, it is influenced by various factors such as economic opportunities, social and political drivers, environmental changes, and conflicts. Due to its high volatility and complexity, migration is difficult to assess and forecast, thus requiring a combination of data sources and methods. The MIG research group employs innovative approaches to provide comprehensive estimates of internal and international migration and its underlying factors at global, national, and sub-national levels. A particular focus of the research group is exploring how climatic changes and environmental factors directly and indirectly influence migration, and how these effects differ across geographical locations and population subgroups. In addition, the research group offers valuable insights into the interconnections between sustainability, human development, and well-being, highlighting their relevance for migration processes worldwide.
Models, tools, datasets
Projects
Staff
News
22 February 2024
Master's Programme "Global Demography"
14 February 2024
Population and human capital projections to 2100
28 November 2023
TEDx talk on "How climate change affects population dynamics"
Events
Focus
08 November 2023
Explaining the impacts of climate change on migration
28 November 2022
Standardizing migration data in Europe
Publications
Vashold, L. & Crespo Cuaresma, J. (2024). A unified modelling framework for projecting sectoral greenhouse gas emissions. Communications Earth & Environment 5 (1) e139. 10.1038/s43247-024-01288-9. Caballero Reina, J., Crespo Cuaresma, J., Fenz, K., Zellmann, J., Yankov, T., & Taha, A. (2024). Gravity Models for Global Migration Flows: A Predictive Evaluation. Population Research and Policy Review 43 (2) e29. 10.1007/s11113-024-09867-6. Fenz, K., Mitterling, T., Crespo Cuaresma, J., & Roitner-Fransecky, I. (2024). Climate, conflict and internal migration in Colombia. In: Vienna Yearbook of Population Research. pp. 1-22 Vienna, Austria: Vienna Institute of Demography. ISBN 978-3-7001-9476-7 10.1553/p-8kaj-g8kb. Link, A.-C. , Hoffmann, R., & Brenner, T. (2024). The Tail End of Migration: Assessing the Climate Resilience of Migrant Households in Ethiopia. IIASA Working Paper. Laxenburg, Austria: WP-24-006 Marois, G. , Gietel-Basten, S., Crespo Cuaresma, J., Zellmann, J.G., Reiter, C. , & Lutz, W. (2024). Measuring Human Capital with Productivity-Weighted Labor Force: Methodology and Projections for China, India, the United States, and the European Union. IIASA Working Paper. Laxenburg, Austria: WP-24-005