Politics Briefing
Climate Change and Migration in Sub-Saharan Africa
What options are available to policymakers in Germany?
Politics Briefing: Climate Change and Migration in Sub-Saharan Africa
April 13, 2021
online / Zoom
with Christoph Matschie
Climate change is drastically altering living and economic conditions in many African regions. Natural disasters, such as floods and storms, as well as long-term developments, such as prolonged droughts, water shortages, and rising sea levels, are forcing people to leave their homes and seek shelter and livelihoods elsewhere.
In December, high-ranking representatives from Africa and Europe gathered at our conference, “Climate Change and Migration: Point of No Return?! An African Perspective.” We have continued the dialogue: Together with members of parliament, we discussed the results and options for action by German policymakers.
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Gregor Darmer, g.darmer@globalperspectives.org
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