On 27 April 2021, over 140 researchers and practitioners working across Africa and beyond, gathered to mark to beginning of the Virtual Workshop Series on ‘Developing a Research and Policy Agenda for Addressing Displacement and Migration in the Context of Disasters and Climate Change in Africa’. 

What is the link between migration, environment and climate change in West and Central Africa? And what is the role of IOM? Our colleagues from the Regional Office in West and Central Africa and the Office in Senegal outline the realities and challenges, and talk about the solutions they propose.

Read more about Migration and Agroecology in West Africa.

In Senegal, more than 52% of the population live in coastal areas. IOM showcases how sea level rise and coastal erosion have affected lives and livelihoods over the years. These are stories from the community, in Rufisque.   

With one in five of its households being a farmer household, Rufisque district in Senegal is renowned by internal and international migrant workers for its agriculture. Even though it contributes to local food security, offers job opportunities and mitigates the effects of recurring floods, this agriculture is under the pressure of urbanization. IOM met Rufisque’s local stakeholders, to better understand why it is important to promote urban agriculture.