GIZ PACIFIC 348d ago

The negative effects of climate change are already having an impact on settlements and economic areas and are consequently influencing migration movements. In future, extreme weather occurrences will become even more frequent and intense, and sea levels will continue to rise. These factors will have an increasing impact on disaster displacement, migration and planned relocation. The populations in atoll and island states as well as coastal regions of the Pacific, the Caribbean and the Philippines are especially hard hit by the impacts of climate change, with more intense storms, flooding and rising sea levels posing a particular risk. The regions of East and West Africa are also severely affected, for example by dry spells and flash floods. The Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC) project works with national governments, researchers and climate and migration organisations to identify and rectify knowledge gaps. At the same time, it supports exchange processes between partners and disseminates the knowledge gained at international meetings and through platforms. These include events within the framework of the UNFCCC and WIM. The activities support regional organisations and national governments in developing their capacities to deal with climate-induced migration, for instance by providing policy-related advice. Particular emphasis is placed on the involvement of and support for vulnerable groups during implementation.