In an editorial of the journal, Holly et al. (2025) encouraged contributions on issues related to the digital determinants of health. Fundamentally, a strong and equitable digital infrastructure can democratize access to healthcare services, early warning systems, and humanitarian coordination, making service delivery more efficient, inclusive, and responsive in a world increasingly dominated by digitalization. However, digital determinants also introduce disparities that adversely affect people’s health and well-being, especially in an age where climate-induced migration is no longer a distant forecast but a pressing reality.

Many communities continue to be severely underserved with limited or no access to digital technologies and infrastructure. In parts of the Pacific and sub-Saharan Africa, where many communities face the threat of submersion or displacement, weak digital infrastructure limits their ability to access health services, document their struggles, or participate in global climate dialogues. This silence, what might be termed digital invisibility, leaves countless potential climate migrants without the means to assert their health rights, access telemedicine, or receive essential care.