Who are climate migrants? A global analysis of the profiles of communities affected by weather-related internal displacements
Weather-related hazards have become a major driver of human mobility worldwide. While global estimates of displacement numbers by hazard type and region are well-established, a significant gap remains in the availability of disaggregated data on key variables – such as age, sex and income – for the populations impacted by these events. This paper aims to bridge this critical knowledge gap by providing detailed estimates of the demographic, socioeconomic and geographical profiles of populations in areas impacted by weather-related displacements worldwide.
Analysis from this report reveals marked differences in the profiles of populations affected by different hazards and in different parts of the world. For example, how displacement-affected populations are overall younger, more male and have lower income and education levels in Africa, Asia and Oceania than in Europe and the Americas. These demographic and socioeconomic factors have evident implications for policymakers and first responders in crises, as well as for the long-term recovery of these communities.
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