Connecting the dots: climate change, migration and social protection

This paper provides an understanding of what drives migration, the patterns associated with it, its issues and consequences, and provide broader policy recommendations - to use social protection programme to provide safety net to migrants, both at source for family members staying back and at destination.

There are several aspects of climate-induced short-term or circular migration, especially in combination with other socio-economic factors, that are not fully understood. Without reliable data on the pattern of circular migration, policymakers can not recognise or address migrants’ needs, issues and vulnerabilities.