CHANGEMENTS CLIMATIQUES ET MIGRATION ENVIRONNEMENTALE EN AFRIQUE : DÉFIS ET PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

The article examines the complex relationship between climate change and environmental migration in Africa, highlighting the significant challenge climate change poses to the continent. It focuses on the direct and indirect effects of climate change, such as increased temperatures, changes in precipitation, desertification, and their impact on agriculture, food security, and public health. These environmental changes drive internal and cross-border migrations as populations move in search of better living conditions. The study discusses the multifaceted reasons behind climate-induced migration, including agricultural degradation and water scarcity, while also considering the socio-economic and political influences on migration patterns. It outlines the consequences of such migrations on both origin and host communities, including labor loss, social fragmentation, and resource depletion. The article stresses the need for coordinated policy interventions at various levels to mitigate these impacts and enhance resilience, advocating for integrated approaches to address the nexus of climate change and migration in Africa.