Understanding Migration: Insights from Nature and Humanity
The phenomenon of migration, a natural process observed over centuries, continues to evolve alongside modern movement patterns. Factors such as climate change‌ and environmental variations significantly impact the ways in which individuals—including people, birds, and other species—navigate across the globe.
Exploring the Reasons Behind Migration
In a recent episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast produced by eCornell, Marielena Hincapié, a prominent authority on immigration law from Cornell Law School, partners with Amanda Rodewald, the Garvin Professor and senior director at the Center for Avian Population Studies within the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Together they delve into the motivations driving migration in both human populations and avian species while offering perspectives on how communities and policymakers can forge sustainable pathways toward coexistence within our interconnected world.
A Call for Rethinking Migration‍ Issues
“It is imperative that we begin to transform our approach to understanding migration across various species. Instead of viewing migration merely as an issue to be solved, we should focus on addressing its root causes,” emphasizes Hincapié. “This entails adapting our perspective globally—considering how nations, local governments, and individual actions can collectively foster an equitable society where all organisms—including humans and wildlife—can flourish together.”
Tune In for Valuable Discussions
Don’t miss Episode 46 titled Rethinking Migration: The Shared Journeys of People and Birds.
This enlightening episode airs under the auspices of eCornell in collaboration with both the Cornell Law School Migration and Human Rights Program as well as the Cornell Migrations Program.
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