Internal migration is a process of relocation within a country by a person primarily to find a better prospect, education, or in response to natural calamities. Researching internal migration must be given attention to comprehend demographic movements and how they affect places where migration takes place and where it is received. This study sheds light on the very complicated relationship between internal migration and environmental effects. This paper lays out the systematic literature reviews by descriptively analyzing the causes of internal migration: economic opportunity, social bonds, and the environment. This paper explores the effect of internal migration on the environment, including the positive aspects (e.g. knowledge transfer, investment in green technology) and the negative ones (urban sprawl, increased consumption). The study of footprints and fingerprints and their effects on environmentalism is complex and at the same time contradictory. This study also focuses on policy responses and mitigation options, stating that there is a need for a holistic strategy that will meet the special demands of internal migrants and help them to be integrated into society. It will also promote sustainable development. The study makes valuable recommendations for drawing up sustainable development strategies that consider the link between internal migration and environmental well-being.
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Internal Migration, Environmental Sustainability, Policy and Mitigation, Migration Drivers, Environmental Impacts
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Department of Geography and Environment, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
