Building Evidence and Enhancing Capacity to Formulate Policy Responses on Environmental Migration in The Gambia

  • Start Date
    2021
  • End Date
    2022
  • Project Status
    Completed
  • Project Type
    Environment and Climate Change
  • Budget Amount (USD)
    100000.00
  • Coverage
    National
  • Year
    2020
  • IDF Region
    Africa
  • Prima ID
    GM10P0506
  • Projects ID
    NC.0054
  • Benefiting Member States
    Gambia
While several studies were developed on the migration-climate change nexus on a global level, this thematic area hasn't been explored yet in The Gambia. After consultations with government partners, it is estimated that climate change and environmental degradation pose considerable risk to the livelihood and settlements of a large portion of the Gambian population. In light of the above, this project will contribute to evidence-based policies to better address environmental migration related challenges in The Gambia. Firstly, a comprehensive assessment will be conducted to identify climate and environmental related movements and induced vulnerabilities as well as potential adaptation measures with the aim of generating knowledge. Secondly, the project plans to develop a study on sustainable livelihoods in selected regions with the view of identifying green jobs and nature-based livelihood opportunities, as well as providing recommendations for policy guidelines and implementation. Lastly, a joint plan of action to mainstream migration in the national climate change framework and to recognize gaps in current policies will be the main output of five capacity-building workshops targeted at relevant government institutions and development partners.