Global migration presents problems, opportunities: ambassador

He said that climate change will be another driver of migration. "For example, Maldives is considering to move its citizens as it is expected that the country will effectively disappear in 30 years while climate change continue," he said. He said that the issue is a difficult subject to be...

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Published inXinhua News Agency - CEIS
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Published Woodside Xinhua News Agency 11.04.2011
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Summary:He said that climate change will be another driver of migration. "For example, Maldives is considering to move its citizens as it is expected that the country will effectively disappear in 30 years while climate change continue," he said. He said that the issue is a difficult subject to be addressed. "It needs foreign and domestic policies. How do you treat third country nationals and what is the issue of security in borders," he said. However, [Brunei Julian Wilson] said, migration also provide great benefits. "For example the EU is facing aging population.