CS506-FinalProject

1. The Influence of Climate Change on Migration Patterns

Description of the project:
Investigate how climate change is affecting migration patterns globally, focusing on regions most impacted by environmental changes.

Goals:

• Analyze trends in migration due to climate-related factors (e.g., rising sea levels, extreme weather).
• Understand the socioeconomic implications of climate-induced migration on host regions.

Data Collection:

• Use datasets from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and World Bank on migration and climate data.
• Access climate data from sources like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or NASA.

Modeling:

• Employ clustering techniques to categorize regions based on migration trends and climate vulnerability.
• Use regression models to explore the relationship between specific climate indicators and migration rates.

Visualization:

• Create maps to visualize migration flows and climate vulnerability hotspots.
• Use interactive dashboards to showcase trends over time.

Test Plan:

• Hold out 20% of data for testing.
• Validate findings by comparing historical data with recent trends.