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David Durand-Delacre is a senior researcher at the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), affiliated with the Environment and Migration: Interactions and Choices (EMIC) section. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Cambridge (2018–2022) and MSc in Environment & Development from the London School of Economics (2013–2014). Previously, he served as President of Réfugiés Bienvenue France (2017–2018) and contributed to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (2015–2017). His work critically examines climate migration discourses, focusing on epistemic mobilities, policy debates, and the interplay between climate change and human mobility. Key themes include knowledge production, political framing of migration as a security issue, and the need for justice-centered approaches. He has won awards for academic excellence, including the Cambridge European Scholarship (2018–2021) and an LSE prize for MSc performance (2014).
His research spans empirical studies, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Notable contributions include critiques of alarmist climate migration narratives, analyses of documentary filmmaking’s role in shaping public perception, and frameworks for integrating climate adaptation into national policies. Current projects at UNU-EHS address challenges in planned relocation, climate justice, and the intersection of environmental and human mobility. He actively engages with policymakers and civil society, emphasizing equitable, evidence-based responses to climate-driven displacement.
- Education:
- PhD in Geography, University of Cambridge (2018–2022)
- MSc in Environment & Development, LSE (2013–2014)
- BSc in Environmental Geography, UCL (2010–2013)
- Awards:
- Best MSc Performance, LSE (2014)
- Cambridge European Scholarship (2018–2021)
His work bridges academia and practice, with outputs spanning peer-reviewed journals, policy reports, and public engagement. Recent collaborations include the SDG Index and Dashboards project and advisory roles for the Platform on Disaster Displacement. He is a sought-after speaker on climate migration, delivering talks at venues like the University of Vienna and Oxford’s COMPAS seminar series.
