Climate mobility and migrant health in West Africa: past norms, current challenges, and future projections

Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Mischa Taylor, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Adeyinka Ishola, Ranjan Datta, Bukola Salami

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Abstract

Recent reports from the World Bank and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) forecast increasing sudden- and slow-onset climate events contributing to population movement on a growing scale across West Africa. This essay explores the potential health implications for migrant populations, considering recent projections of climate-related human mobility provided by these reports. We found that climate-driven migration exacerbates health issues due to loss of livelihoods, overcrowding, and increased exposure to climate hazards. Policy solutions to minimize adverse health outcomes include enhancing healthcare systems, supporting sustainable development, and fostering regional collaboration. By highlighting the relationship between climate change, migration, and health, this essay draws attention to climate migrant health as a critical focus for policy and research.

Original languageEnglish
Article number113
JournalRegional Environmental Change
Volume24
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sep 2024

Keywords

  • Climate change
  • Global warming
  • Migrant health
  • Migration
  • West Africa

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