Report
Impacts of Climate Change on Migration and Internal Displacement
A Study of Southwestern Provinces of Afghanistan
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This study explores the intersection of climate change, migration, and internal displacement in Afghanistan’s southwestern provinces. It provides an in-depth analysis of how extreme weather events and environmental degradation are compelling people to migrate, further straining fragile communities and governance systems. Through case studies, data-driven insights, and policy recommendations, the report highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation strategies to mitigate forced migration and displacement.
Product details
Publisher
Heinrich Böll Stiftung
Number of Pages
89
Licence
All rights reserved
Table of contents
- Executive Summary – Page 2
- List of Acronyms – Page 3
- Glossary – Page 4
- Table of Contents – Page 6
- Introduction – Page 10
- Problem Statement – Page 11
- Overview of Study Area – Page 11
- Research Questions – Page 12
- Research Objectives – Page 12
- Literature Review – Page 13
- Theoretical Frameworks of Climate-Induced Migration – Page 13
- Migration and Climate Change in South Asia – Page 14
- Climate Change and Migration in Afghanistan – Page 14
- Impacts of Climate Change on Internal Displacement – Page 15
- Water Scarcity, Agriculture, and Livelihoods – Page 15
- Recent Climate Events and Their Impacts – Page 15
- Helmand River Basin and Climatological Disasters – Page 16
- Methodology – Page 17
- Quantitative Data Collection – Page 18
- Household Survey – Page 18
- Remote Sensing and GIS Data – Page 18
- Qualitative Data Collection – Page 19
- Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) – Page 19
- In-Depth Interviews – Page 19
- Justification for Chosen Methods – Page 19
- Sampling Strategy – Page 19
- Data Analysis – Page 21
- Quantitative Analysis – Page 21
- Statistical Methods – Page 24
- Data Integration Methods – Page 24
- Field Research Documentation – Page 25
- Focus Group Discussions Visual Documentation – Page 25
- Household Survey Documentation – Page 28
- In-Depth Interview Documentation – Page 29
- Quality Assurance Measures – Page 31
- Findings – Page 32
- Agriculture, Livelihood, and Food Security – Page 32