Environmental migration: a new challenge for the global community

The subject of the research in this article is the impact of environmental migration on humanity and its significance for the world community. The object of research in this article can be considered the study of the process of environmental migration and its impact on social development. The article aims to identify trends in the development of environmental migration, its impact on the future of mankind and its significance for the entire world community. The article comprehensively applied scientific research methods: methods of conceptual, institutional, historical analysis, as well as elements of a scenario approach. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that in recent decades attention to the problem of environmental migration has been increasing, which emphasizes the relevance of conducting research and a comprehensive analysis of this phenomenon. The article provides basic statistical data on the level of migration, analyzes the very concept of "environmental migration", identifies the main causes, trends and impact of environmental migration on the spheres of society. The research hypothesis about the need to form a unified theoretical basis for the concept of "ecological migration" was confirmed in the paper. The findings suggest that environmental migration is a serious challenge for the modern world, requiring a comprehensive approach and specific measures to manage this process. Trends in the development of environmental migration point to the need to develop sustainable strategies for migration management and adaptation to the changing world situation. At the same time, environmental migration offers opportunities for intensifying sustainable development measures and programmes, as the phenomenon itself requires theoretical and managerial rethinking, management and/or adaptation to its consequences.