Biography
Biography: Peni H Havea
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: One of the reasons people are migrating to Australia because of climate change. However, despite the Climate Change Act (2011) gives strategic direction to respond to this issue the literature reveals that relatively little is known about climigration. Consequently, this research aims to narrow this research gap and conduct empirical research on climigration amongst Sydney-based Pacific Islanders aged 25 to 75+ in NSW. The overall aim of this study is to provide a better understanding about how Australians of Pacific descent perceive climigration in Australia for the people of the Pacific.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: This mixed method research will be designed using a mixed method approach named Concurrent Convergence Parallel Triangulation Design (CCPTD). Concurrent because both studies (QUAN & QUAL) will be conducted at the same time frame. Convergence as it will be merged. Parallel in the sense both studies will be equally weighted and triangulation for employing a multi-methodological approach. The general ‘theoretical orientation’ (e.g. hypothesis to be tested) of the study is to prove to Australia that climigration will bring prosperity rather than a disaster.
Findings: The data analysis will be conducted using SPSS, R, python, Tableau, Minitab, Stata and QGIS. There are eight objectives to be achieved in this study. Each of which is to prove that climigration is significant for Australia because it brings prosperity instead of a disaster. This study is mandated to support the message from the ‘Crown’.
Conclusion & Significance: Results from this research will be used to propose a climigration policy to the State Government of New South Wales and a framework as to how this policy will be part of its first ever climate change visa or climate refugee visa by law by 2030 and beyond before making this as universal immigration law.