Climate Change and Migration: Evidence from the Middle East and North Africa (World Bank Studies)
By Unknown Author.
Description
Climate change and migration are major concerns in the MENA region, yet the empirical evidence on the impact of climate change and extreme weather events on migration remains limited. Information is broadly lacking on how households in vulnerable areas perceive changes in the climate, how they are affected by extreme weather events, whether they benefit from community and government programs to help them cope with and adapt to a changing climate, and how these conditions influence the decision of household members to migrate, either temporarily or permanently. This introductory chapter summ...
ISBN(s)
0821399713, 9780821399712
