Climate change and human mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate change is increasingly driving migration and forced displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa, demanding coordinated regional and global responses. Switzerland is uniquely placed to address this challenge due to its experience in migration governance, climate adaptation and its longstanding regional engagement. In partnership with the African Union, regional economic bodies, Member States and local authorities, Switzerland contributes to regular migration frameworks, enhanced protection and inclusive socio-economic opportunities.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Sénégal |
Migration Changement climatique & environnement
Migration en général (développement et partenariats)
Réduction des risques de catastrophes |
01.11.2023
- 31.12.2027 |
CHF 6’970’000
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- Other Academic Research North
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Other OI
- Secteur privé suisse
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
PREVÉNTION CATASTROPHES / PRÉPARATION À LEUR SURVENUE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Faciliter la migration et la mobilité de façon ordonnée, sans danger, régulière et responsable
Prévention des catastrophes et préparation à leur survenue
Type d'aide Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F11232
Contexte |
Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with impacts felt unequally across different population groups. Factors like gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and reliance on climate-sensitive livelihoods intensify the challenges for marginalized communities, who often lack the resources needed to adapt. These intersecting vulnerabilities limit their capacity to respond effectively, making them more susceptible to adverse effects and, in some cases, forcing them into “involuntary immobility” or into distress migration or displacement. Lack of accessible information on climate risks and migration options amongst people in vulnerable situations impedes the ability to make informed decisions about staying or moving, eliminating opportunities of creating a viable future. In addition, gender dynamics significantly influence migration patterns. Also, rapid urbanization often surpasses the development of necessary infrastructure and services, leading to informal settlements that are highly vulnerable to climate impacts. Baseline: Climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly driving human mobility, including forced displacement and distress migration, as extreme weather events, prolonged droughts, and resource scarcity disrupt livelihoods. The combined pressures of climate change and migration demand coordinated regional and global solutions and international cooperation. Switzerland’s involvement in addressing these challenges aligns with its commitment to promoting sustainable development, peace and reduce poverty. By engaging in such a program in the region, Switzerland contributes to tackling the root causes of forced displacement and irregular migration, reducing vulnerabilities, and fostering regional stability. |
Objectifs | Climate-affected migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa benefit from increased protection. |
Groupes cibles | Climate-affected individuals and communities, with a particular focus on women and girls, potential migrants and those facing "involuntary immobility", migrants and displaced people, host communities in migration-receiving areas; as well as the Platform on Disaster Displacement (PDD), African Union Commission (AUC), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD); National and local governments; Civil society organizations (CSO) focused on gender, migration, and climate change |
Effets à moyen terme | i) Coherent, evidence-based, gender-responsive and migrant-sensitive climate policies are adopted. ii) Migration governance is strengthened through inclusive, gender-responsive, and climate-sensitive policies. iii) Access to effective and inclusive support and protection is enhanced for climate-affected migrants through improved access to information, safe migration pathways, and essential services. |
Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: -Conduct intersectional action oriented research on climate change, migration, and gender to inform decision-making and strengthen regional and national policy coherence. -Develop and implement comprehensive, genderresponsive policies integrating migration into climate resilience plans. -Establish comprehensive and gender-responsive protection services that ensure climate-affected migrants have access to social services, and resources that promote their safety and well-being. -Integrate gender-responsive, climate-sensitive urban expansion planning at local level to anticipate and address the needs of climate-affected migrants. -Share best practices and innovations addressing gender-responsive human (im)mobility in climate change contexts at international, continental, and regional levels. Principaux résultats antérieurs: N/A |
Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Institution universitaire et de recherche étrangère ONG internationale ou étrangère Autre organisation internationale Secteur privé Institution étatique étrangère Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) Partenaire de mise en œuvre 1) Platform on Disaster Displacement (PDD);
2) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ);
3) Mixed Migration Center (MMC)&Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
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Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | SDC’s Regional Labor migration portfolio in West Africa and in the Horn of Africa, specific global programs (JLMP, FAIR III, IOM IRIS), as well as SDC’s urban migration portfolio. |
Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 6’970’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 654’048 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 9’500 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 23’000’000 |