TY - JOUR
T1 - Socioeconomic impacts and migration dynamics of riverbank erosion
AU - Rahman, Md. Naimur
AU - Sharifuzzaman, Sagar A. S. M.
AU - Sarker, Md Nazirul Islam
AU - Lo, Kevin
N1 - This work was supported by the General Research Fund (GRF) of the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China (project no. 12608425).
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PY - 2025/11/6
Y1 - 2025/11/6
N2 - Riverbank erosion is a major natural calamity causing destruction to lives, settlements, and the environment. This study analyzes the socioeconomic impacts and migration patterns of communities affected by erosion. It identifies literature and policy gaps, proposing future research directions. After reviewing 62 papers from 2000–2024, the study highlights the neglected vulnerability of erosional migrants, who face significant economic and social challenges. It emphasizes the need for a better understanding of psychological, ecological, and demographic factors.
AB - Riverbank erosion is a major natural calamity causing destruction to lives, settlements, and the environment. This study analyzes the socioeconomic impacts and migration patterns of communities affected by erosion. It identifies literature and policy gaps, proposing future research directions. After reviewing 62 papers from 2000–2024, the study highlights the neglected vulnerability of erosional migrants, who face significant economic and social challenges. It emphasizes the need for a better understanding of psychological, ecological, and demographic factors.
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U2 - 10.1038/s44168-025-00306-6
DO - 10.1038/s44168-025-00306-6
M3 - Journal article
SN - 2731-9814
VL - 4
JO - Npj Climate Action
JF - Npj Climate Action
M1 - 102
ER -
