VIRTUAL | Climate Change and Migration in the Sudano-Sahel Region

The Sudano-Sahel has been characterized by semi-arid to arid climates for thousands of years. Populations adapted to these harsh environments through mobility, such as livestock transhumance or seasonal rural-to-urban migration. Conflict and land degradation also contribute to movement. And while the climate is changing, understanding the influence of climate change on human mobility is nascent. Looking toward the future, mobility will continue to play a key role in economic growth and diversification – just as climate change impacts grow. It's time to start examining opportunities to harness mobility for conflict-sensitive climate adaptation and mitigation across the Sahel, and ensure that sending and receiving communities are climate resilient.


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Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crisis (SPARC)
British Red Cross
University of Sheffield
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

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