Climate, migration, drought and desertification: resources
Drought and deserification could become a major driver of migration and displacement. As climate change increases the severity and length of droughts, we can expect these patterns of human movement to change too. Our resources and video examine the complex links between climate, drought and the movement of people.
Climate, migration, drought and desertification: resources
Drought and deserification could become a major driver of migration and displacement. As climate change increases the severity and length of droughts, we can expect these patterns of human movement to change too. Our resources and video examine the complex links between climate, drought and the movement of people.
Video – climate change and armed conflict – how are they linked?
This video looks at the connections between changes in the climate and altered patterns of armed conflict. How are they linked, and will life on hotter planet mean more violence and chaos?
Climate, migration, drought and desertification: resources
Six things governments should do about hurricane displacement right now
How should we respond to climate-driven hurricane displacement? What new policies do we need to protect people who are forced to move.
Video – climate change and armed conflict – how are they linked?
This video looks at the connections between changes in the climate and altered patterns of armed conflict. How are they linked, and will life on hotter planet mean more violence and chaos?
Climate, drought and conflict in the Horn of Africa
A new drought has swept across the Horn of Africa, creating widespread displacement. With drought playing a key role in the wider crisis, it is important to examine the role of climate change in contributing to the situation.
Climate change and the conflict in Syria
This video looks at the raging academic debate on Syria and climate change – and helps you navigate this complex areas of research.
Climate-linked migration and the Horn of Africa
Can we pin the crisis in the Horn of Africa on climate change? Or is the whole situation far more complicated? Get to grips with the links between climate, conflict, drought and famine.
Climate change and migration – forced and voluntary movement
Climate change will create forced and voluntary migration. These are two very different things. Get to grips with why this matters.
Climate-linked migration: law and rights
People who move due to climate change are in a legal limbo. Their rights and legal status are not clear. Find out why. Read and watch next... More videos
Paddington: a bear crossing borders
The Paddington Bear stories and film are modern fables about the treatment of refugees. The Paddington film raises important questions about the legal status of people fleeing disasters, and makes a powerful case for the humane treatment of all migrants.
Climate change and the Horn of Africa crisis
Briefing: climate change plays a complex role in the creation of the Horn of Africa crisis. Get to grips with how armed conflict and drought collided.
Climate change and migration in South Africa
South Africa is especially vulnerable to climate-linked displacement and this compounded by inequality, poverty and the history of apartheid.
The Task Force on Displacement: the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place
The Task Force on Displacement: The pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place Dr. Sarah Louise Nash Dr. Sarah Louise Nash is 2016/17 Mercator-IPC Fellow at Istanbul Policy Center, Sabanci University and Associated Postdoctoral Researcher in the research group...
Climate change driving migration into China’s vulnerable cities
Climate change driving migration into China’s vulnerable cities Alex Randall Alex is programme manager of the Climate and Migration Coalition Natural disasters are displacing record numbers of urban Chinese, but millions are migrating into the same cities to escape...
