Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Risk Reduction (MECR)

Mozambique is highly vulnerable to natural hazards and the impacts of climate change, making it one of the most at-risk countries globally. Climate-related hazards, including drought, rising sea levels, soil salinization, cyclones, and flooding, pose severe challenges to the population and increase the risk of forced migration for Mozambicans.

These environmental factors play a significant role in the complex nature of migration within the country. They put added pressure on communities receiving migrants and affect markets in areas impacted by climate change. If not properly managed, internal and international migration can also contribute to environmental issues like deforestation and increased pollution as local resources are utilized.

In response to these challenges, IOM will collaborate with the Government of Mozambique to study, develop, or adapt legal and policy frameworks. Additionally, IOM will initiate projects and initiatives aimed at addressing the connections between migration, the environment, and climate change.

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The aim is to support long-term development by adapting to climate change and environmental pressures, creating conditions where migration can be considered a strategic and voluntary choice for individuals.

Key Results

• Government stakeholders' abilities to handle complex issues related to migration, environment, and climate change are strengthened.
• Governments, partners, and communities gain access to data and information, enabling them to develop evidence-based policies and programs concerning migration, environment, and climate change.
• Responses to help migrants and vulnerable communities adapt to environmental factors and the impacts of climate change are enhanced and improved.
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