crisis
What counts as a crisis, and who gets to decide? And how do you build a database around a concept that researchers themselves cannot agree on? These were some of the questions behind the development of CrisisMigRef, a database developed during the final phase of nccr – on the move ...
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In 1974, Britain appeared to move from one crisis to the next: fuel shortages, miners’ strikes, IRA bombings and rolling power cuts dominated the headlines. Politicians warned of a country on the brink. Yet from the perspective of London’s migrant communities, the story looked different. What was framed as a
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Urban essential workers are employed in key sectors, providing essential services such as public transport, cleaning, childcare and access to food. Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic shed light on these mostly invisible workers. However, low wages, poor working conditions and low social recognition still characterize their daily work. Despite
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Populism has been defined as one of the key threats to democracy since the early 2000s making experts increasingly concerned. Populist Radical Right (PRR) parties have been gaining influence in the European Union, even in member states once considered immune to their popularity. By examining the characteristics of these PRR
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As climate disasters intensify in India, little is known about its effects on internal migration in regions like the Himalayas. In Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, known as India’s “sinking town,” many people choose to stay despite ongoing disasters. Their decisions are shaped by deep cultural ties, economic struggles, and environmental pressures that
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