Climate Change, Adaptation and Migration

Climate Change, Adaptation and Migration 

Adaptation Futures 2020 Webinar Series from 10th of December (incl. webinar recording)

Date: December 10
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM CET
           3:30 PM - 5:15 PM IST

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Event details:

The impacts of climate change are increasingly felt worldwide. Threats come in form of more intense heatwaves and droughts, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. Such impacts particularly affect lower-income countries, where populations depend heavily on their natural environment and have only low resources to adapt to and cope with changing climatic conditions. Some areas that currently provide livelihoods to subsistence farmers, fishers, or urban dwellers could become uninhabitable in the future. Under these circumstances, migration from affected areas can be the only feasible strategy for affected households to ensure survival. This webinar explores the linkages between climate change, adaptation and migration bringing together policy makers, practitioners, and scientific experts. Building on recent evidence and case studies, speakers and panelist will discuss the implications of climate change and highlight adaptation challenges and the role of climate-induced migration for affected communities.

Opening address and welcome remarks:
Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Director Emeritus, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Ajay Mathur, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Scientific flash presentations:
"Climate Change and Migration: A Meta-Analysis" - Roman Hoffmann, PIK & Wittgenstein Centre (IIASA, OAeW, University of Vienna)
"Climate Migration and Depopulation: Evidence from India" - Himani Upadhyay, PIK 

Expert panel discussion:
Andrew Harper, Special Advisor on Climate Action, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Bina Desai, Head of Policy and Research, Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)
Andrea Milan, Lead - Migration Governance Data, International Organization for Migration (OIM)
Debolina Kundu, Professor, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) 
Kira Vinke, Project Lead, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

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To learn more about the Adaptation Futures Webinar Series visit the Adaptation Futures 2020 Conference Website.