Executive Summary
Climate change is increasingly driving migration by undermining livelihoods, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions. Droughts, floods, sea-level rise, and environmental degradation are forcing households to migrate in search of income and security—often under unsafe and informal conditions. This project addresses the root causes of climate-induced migration by strengthening livelihood resilience in vulnerable communities while supporting migrants and host communities.
Through climate-resilient livelihoods, skills development, financial inclusion, and community planning, the project aims to reduce distress migration, enhance adaptive capacity, and promote inclusive local development. Over 36 months, the initiative will directly benefit 12,000 individuals, including climate-affected households, migrants, and host communities.
Problem Statement
Climate change is reshaping migration patterns, particularly among rural and coastal populations dependent on climate-sensitive livelihoods such as agriculture, fisheries, and informal labor. Repeated climate shocks reduce income, erode assets, and increase vulnerability, forcing families to migrate as a survival strategy.
Unplanned migration often leads to insecure employment, social exclusion, and pressure on host communities. At the same time, communities of origin lose productive labor and face declining resilience. There is an urgent need for integrated approaches that link climate adaptation, livelihood resilience, and migration management.
Project Goal and Objectives
Overall Goal:
To strengthen livelihood resilience and adaptive capacity in climate-vulnerable communities, reducing distress migration and supporting safe, informed mobility.
Specific Objectives:
- Enhance climate-resilient livelihoods in migration-prone areas.
- Improve income diversification and employment opportunities.
- Strengthen adaptive capacity of households and communities.
- Support migrants and host communities through inclusive services.
- Inform policy and planning on climate-induced migration.
Target Beneficiaries
- Climate-vulnerable households in migration-prone regions
- Seasonal and climate-affected migrants
- Youth and women at risk of distress migration
- Host communities receiving climate migrants
Project Activities
- Climate-Resilient Livelihoods Development
- Promotion of climate-smart agriculture, fisheries, and natural resource management
- Support for off-farm and green livelihood options
- Asset restoration and income diversification initiatives
- Skills Development and Employment Pathways
- Market-aligned skills training for youth and migrants
- Certification and placement support for safe migration
- Entrepreneurship development and micro-enterprise support
- Financial Inclusion and Social Protection
- Access to savings, insurance, and climate-responsive financial services
- Support for remittance management and investment in home communities
- Linkages to social protection schemes
- Community-Based Climate Adaptation Planning
- Participatory climate risk assessments
- Local adaptation plans addressing migration risks
- Strengthening community institutions and governance
- Migrant and Host Community Support
- Awareness on migrant rights, safe mobility, and labor protections
- Social cohesion and integration activities
- Access to information, referrals, and basic services
Expected Outcomes and Impact
- 12,000 individuals improve livelihood resilience and income stability
- Reduced reliance on distress migration as a coping strategy
- Increased adoption of climate-resilient livelihoods
- Improved social cohesion between migrants and host communities
- Strengthened local and policy responses to climate-induced migration
Innovation and Integrated Approach
The project links climate adaptation, livelihoods, and migration in a single framework. By addressing drivers of migration while supporting safe and productive mobility, the initiative delivers both resilience and development outcomes.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
- Baseline and endline assessments on livelihoods and migration patterns
- Tracking income diversification, resilience, and mobility indicators
- Participatory monitoring involving communities and migrants
- Learning products and policy briefs
Sustainability and Scalability
- Strengthened local institutions and livelihood systems
- Integration with government climate, labor, and migration programs
- Partnerships with private sector and financial institutions
- Replication in other climate-vulnerable regions
Budget Overview (Indicative)
- Livelihood and skills development activities
- Financial inclusion and social protection linkages
- Community adaptation planning and migrant support
- Monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge sharing
Conclusion
Migration, Climate Change, and Livelihood Resilience presents a proactive response to climate-induced mobility. By strengthening livelihoods, supporting safe migration, and enhancing community resilience, the project contributes to sustainable development, social stability, and climate adaptation.
