IOM East, Horn and Southern Africa. 186d ago

This episode explores the findings of IOM’s new report, “Navigating Climate, Conflict and Migration: Insights from Ethiopia and the East and Horn of Africa,” produced in partnership with CGIAR. With COP30 recently concluded, this conversation examines how climate variability, environmental degradation, and insecurity intersect to shape mobility decisions across one of the world’s most dynamic migration regions. Hosted by: Kenza Aggad – IOM Regional Data Hub, Nairobi Featuring: • Victor Villa – Economist, CGIAR Climate Security Team & co-author of the report • Sabira Coelho – Senior Regional Migration, Environment and Climate Change Specialist, IOM Regional Office Nairobi Together, they discuss: ✔️ Why Ethiopia and the East & Horn of Africa are critical for understanding climate-related mobility ✔️ The concept of climate–security hotspots and their impact on migration ✔️ Key findings on intra-regional vs. extra-regional movement ✔️ The vulnerabilities of pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities ✔️ What policymakers and humanitarian actors should prioritize moving forward 📘 Read the full report: https://ehsa.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl2706/files/documents/2025-12/navigating-climate-conflict-and-migration.pdf 🔊 Learn more about IOM’s work on climate and mobility: https://environmentalmigration.iom.int/