Climate change, disaster, displacement and migration: initial evidence from Africa

Submitted by Yury Zhukov on Sat, 2011-10-15 15:47
Author(s):
Vikram Kolmannskog
Year:
2009
Summary:

Although there is not a mono-causal relation between climate change, disasters, displacement and migration, the existence of a clear link between the phenomena is increasingly recognized. This paper presents some initial empirical findings regarding the links between climate change, disasters, displacement and migration, as well as protection challenges and responses in this context, focusing on two African countries: Somalia and Burundi.

Strategies for adapting to climate change in rural Sub-Saharan Africa

Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Fri, 2010-09-03 10:11
Author(s):
Jonathan Makau Nzuma, Michael Waithaka, Richard Mbithi Mulwa, Miriam Kyotalimye, Gerald Nelson
Year:
2010
Publisher:
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Summary:

This IFPRI publication is a review of data sources, Poverty Reduction Strategy Programs (PRSPs) and National Adaptation Plans for Agriculture (NAPAs) in ASARECA member countries (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda).

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Climate change, disaster, displacement and migration: initial evidence from Africa

Submitted by andrea on Tue, 2009-12-22 03:19
Author(s):
Vikram Kolmannskog
Year:
December 2009
City:
Geneva
Publisher:
Policy Development and Evaluation Service United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Pages:
18
Summary:

Full Paper

This paper presents evidence and outlines the linkages between climate change and migration/displacement. Noting that: "Although there is not a mono-causal relation between climate change, disasters, displacement and migration, the existence of a clear link between the phenomena is increasingly recognised. This paper presents some initial empirical findings in relation to this link, focusing on two African countries: Somalia and Burundi" (Kolmannskog, 2009).

Global - Technical Assistance to Francophone LDCs to Implement the UNFCCC8/CP8 Decision

  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency:
    UNDP
    Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    UNITAR
    Summary:

    Project Rationale and Objectives _(as outlined in the Project Document of 25 July 2003)_ The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) represent the poorest and weakest segment of the international community. The economic and social development of these countries represents a major challenge because of a series of vulnerabilities and constraints, such as limited human, institutions and productive LDCs themselves, as well as for their development partners.

    Project Components:

    To train Francophone NAPA teams to produce NAPAs of good quality.

    Expected Outputs:

    21 Country teams are adequately trained to carry out their NAPA work. The three key outcomes are: * Informed representatives of the Francophone LDCs delegations and increased awareness about the application of the NAPA guidelines from a substantive point of view; * Increased participatory discussion among the various players involved and their proactive commitment to the NAPA creation process. * Increased understanding of Francophone LDCs UNFCCC Focal Points about successful GEF NAPA projects implementation/process.

    Contacts:

    Implementing Agency contact person: Mr. Richard Hosier Principal Technical Adviser GEF/UNDP, N.Y. Tel: +1 212 906 6591 Fax: +1 212 906 6690 Email: richard.hosier@undp.org

    Project Status:
    CEO Approved.
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    GEF-LDCF
    Cofinancing Total:
    $38,000
    Total Amounts:
    $249,126