ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2023/TP.17/Policy brief
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Policy briefs
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: Gender equality, Inclusive development, Population dynamics & migration
Initiatives: International migration, Climate Resilience through Regional Cooperation, Women, peace and security
SDGs: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 13: Climate Action
Keywords: Climate change, Migration, Climate change adaptation, Labour mobility, Refugees, Displaced persons, Migrant workers, Food security, Children, Urbanization, Women, Government policy, Research, Recommendations, Arab countries
Migration and climate change in the Arab region
January 2024
Climate change has devastating impacts on people, their communities, and their jobs and livelihoods. The negative impacts of climate change are disproportionately felt by persons and communities who are already in a disadvantageous situation. Nonetheless, migration and labour mobility could be a meaningful climate resilience and adaptation strategy for origin and host communities, when it takes place in a safe, regular and orderly manner, and ensures productive employment and decent work.
The present policy brief calls upon stakeholders, including United Nations resident coordinator offices, to protect and empower migrants, and other affected groups such as refugees and internally displaced persons, to overcome the direct and longer-term impacts of climate change.
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Climate change has devastating impacts on people, their communities, and their jobs and livelihoods. The negative impacts of climate change are disproportionately felt by persons and communities who are already in a disadvantageous situation. Nonetheless, migration and labour mobility could be a meaningful climate resilience and adaptation strategy for origin and host communities, when it takes place in a safe, regular and orderly manner, and ensures productive employment and decent work.
The present policy brief calls upon stakeholders, including United Nations resident coordinator offices, to protect and empower migrants, and other affected groups such as refugees and internally displaced persons, to overcome the direct and longer-term impacts of climate change.
