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Displaying 15 of about 23 resultsThis paper draws upon the results of a recent study to examine the drivers, patterns, and impacts of internal displacement linked with disasters in the greater Port Vila area and surrounding communities. Vanuatu has the world’s highest disaster risk and its capital, Port Vila, has been ranked the world’s most exposed city to natural hazards. C…
This paper draws upon recent research in Ba Town to examine the drivers, patterns, and impacts of internal displacement linked with disasters. Disasters have triggered around 153,000 displacements in Fiji, since IDMC started systematically collecting data in 2008. Rapid urbanisation, particularly the growth of informal settlements, is increasing ex…
This year’s Global Report on Internal Displacement highlights the many challenges, but also opportunities, that cities face today when dealing with internal displacement. It also demonstrates a changing humanitarian landscape where internal displacement poses risks to both current and future crises. In cities, considering the additional strain placed on…
The aim of this assessment report is twofold, such that it: (a) maps the migration– environment nexus in Kenya by looking at human mobility due to environmental change; and (b) examines existing policy and legal frameworks and offers guidance in mainstreaming migration in Kenya’s national planning of different sectors and at different levels. One o…
This publication covers the findings of a group of public sector professionals from the greater Nairobi metropolitan area, including from Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos Counties, as well as Laikipia County to the north of Nairobi, in collaboration with Lund University and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. The group joint…
This annual report draws on information from a wide range of sources, including governments, UN and international organisations, NGOs and media, to provide up-to-date figures and analysis on displacement caused by disasters associated with rapid-onset geophysical and weather-related hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods and storms. The…
This brief summarises recommendations on the appropriateness of, and best practices for, urban resettlement and relocation as a response to disaster risk. It looks at the challenges and associated outcomes of preventative or post-disaster resettlement on people and cities.
To reduce disaster risk, the systemic drivers of environmental degradation…
This desk review was undertaken to enhance the understanding of disaster risk and spaces of vulnerability (i.e. exposure to hazards) in terms of natural disaster and/or crisis situations in Southern Africa, and map the current disaster risk governance structure and preparedness capacity in the region. Six countries in the Southern African Development Co…
The climate in Somalia is projected to become drier, warmer, more erratic, and more extreme than in recent decades and thus less favourable to crop, livestock, fisheries, and forestry-based livelihood systems. Other likely impacts include reduction of vegetation for grazing and more variable water availability, with grave impacts on livestock herding an…
This report highlights why and how risk assessments need to become an integral part of urban planning, and presents an original tool that allows local authorities to assess disaster displacement risk in their urban area. Ιt focuses on the potential of urban planning strategies to establish enabling environments in which citizens participate in managing…
This document is part of a series of knowledge products produced through the Alliance Working Groups, with financial support from EU Humanitarian Aid. The series are key steps in driving an agenda of change, when it comes to:
Developing a better shared understanding of the complexities of urban crises;
Strengthening engagement between local governme…
This paper presents key findings from the survey conducted in areas targeted for relocation following Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. It aims to understand the needs and perceptions of groups affected. It argues that current plans ignore key elements of sustainable relocation processes, and lack technical guidance and support. It emphasizes that the…
The compounding effects of climate change will drive migration flows over the coming decades. Migration and climate change both transcend city boundaries and influence not only cities’ but also regional, national and international resilience. City leaders are seeing these transcendental and interrelated forces play out in their cities and taking action.…
The 2019 edition of the World Water Development Report (WWDR 2019) entitled ‘Leaving No One Behind’ seeks to inform policy and decision-makers, inside and outside the water community, how improvements in water resources management and access to water supply and sanitation services are essential to overcoming poverty and addressing various other social a…
IDMC embarked on a research programme in December 2018 to investigate internal displacement associated with slow-onset disasters and environmental change.
This study examines displacement associated with drought in Somalia, and the ways in which the phenomenon has affected urbanisation in the country. It also seeks to contribute to a better under…