IGAD Regional Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (2023-2030)

IGAD Regional Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (2023-2030)

Climate Change
Policy
2022
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Year of publication
2022
Specific thematic area
Climate adaptation and/or mitigation
Sector of governance
Climate change
Type of human mobility
Displacement, Migration
Characteristics of human mobility
Cross-border, Internal
Type of environmental driver
Climate Change, Desertification, Drought, Flooding, Sea level rise
Local governance marker
Not Available
Sudden-onset/slow-onset
Both
Type of provision related to human mobility in disaster and climate change contexts
DIRECT GENERAL - Migration and displacement as a consequence of climate change. Climate change generates insecurity that could lead to migration and displacement. Climate change - conflict - human mobility nexus. Environmental migration as a security issue related to climate change, mentioned in the key priority area "security and displacement". Internal displacement as a major humanitarian problem in the region. DIRECT SPECIFIC - Provisions on measures to avoid conflicts and related climate-induced migration and displacement, as adaptation measures and efficiency on humanitarian interventions in case of climate-related conflicts. Develop regional guidelines for emergency evacuation plans resulting from climate change extreme events as a strategic intervention.
Regional instruments Member countries
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda
Sub-region
Eastern Africa
Region
Eastern Africa
Macro-region
Africa
Author/issuing body
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
Relevant GCM objective
    GCM Objective 2 - Minimize adverse drivers
Child marker
A
Gender marker
A
Human rights marker
C

The international community should support the region in its efforts to adapt and build resilience against the catastrophic effects of climate change and the resulting social crises, including forced migration and displacement.

Ps. 13, 24

Decreasing the availability of resources due to regional effects of climate change — like drought and desertification — leads to intensified competition for these resources. It can contribute to instability, lead to displacement and migration, worsen existing conflicts and threaten global security.

Ps. 13, 24

Human security issues related to climate change include waterstress, land use and food security, natural disasters, and environmental migration. Adaptation is, therefore, a priority to ensure human safety in all spheres of life.

Ps. 13, 24

Develop regional guidelines for emergency evacuation plans resulting from climate change extreme events.

Ps. 13, 24

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).