Geography 2050 (2021) Keynote: Advancing Equitable Development in an Era of Climate Displacement

Dr. Karen Chapple discusses the challenge of climate displacement in cities and the need for equitable development to accommodate millions of newcomers. She highlights the increasing number of people being displaced by climate-related disasters and the economic costs associated with it. Dr. Chapple emphasizes the importance of addressing displacement caused by urban renewal and the unintended consequences of climate change mitigation measures. She also discusses the impact of fires on displacement and the need for affordable housing and expanded transit networks in cities. Additionally, she compares the potential outcomes of climate migration in the United States and Canada.