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  Is migration an effective adaptation to climate-related agricultural distress in sub-Saharan Africa?

Vinke, K., Rottmann, S., Gornott, C., Zabre, P., Schwerdtle, P. N., Sauerborn, R. (2022): Is migration an effective adaptation to climate-related agricultural distress in sub-Saharan Africa? - Population and Environment, 43, 3, 319-345.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11111-021-00393-7

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Vinke, Kira1, Author              
Rottmann, Sophia1, Author              
Gornott, Christoph1, Author              
Zabre, P.2, Author
Schwerdtle, P. N.2, Author
Sauerborn, R.2, Author
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1Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, ou_persistent13              
2External Organizations, ou_persistent22              

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Free keywords: Migration · Climate change · Health · Gender · Food security · Burkina Faso · Sahel
 Abstract: Migration is often considered a form of climate change adaptation by which individuals, households, and communities seek to reduce the risks associated with climate change. In this study, we examine first-time seasonal migration out of a village in North-Western Burkina Faso to neighbouring countries, triggered by more irregular rainfall patterns. Through a set of 52 qualitative interviews, we analyse the perceptions of migrants themselves as well as the sending community regarding migration consequences. Men migrated in the off-season, whereas women stayed behind. Most migrant men and wives of migrants perceive migration to have negative consequences for their socio-economic situation and their health. Despite this, a lack of options and deteriorating environmental conditions might force the men to move again. We interpreted the range of narratives provided by women and men against the background of the scientific literature on migration as climate change adaptation. While migration could be beneficial, this study challenges the notion of migration as an effective adaptation strategy for people in climate-vulnerable settings, who lack other options.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2021-09-222021-10-272022-03
 Publication Status: Finally published
 Pages: 27
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 Rev. Type: Peer
 Identifiers: PIKDOMAIN: FutureLab - Social Metabolism and Impacts
PIKDOMAIN: RD2 - Climate Resilience
Organisational keyword: FutureLab - Social Metabolism and Impacts
Organisational keyword: RD2 - Climate Resilience
Working Group: Adaptation in Agricultural Systems
Research topic keyword: Security & Migration
Research topic keyword: Adaptation
Research topic keyword: Climate impacts
Research topic keyword: Food & Agriculture
Regional keyword: Africa
Model / method: Qualitative Methods
DOI: 10.1007/s11111-021-00393-7
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OATYPE: Hybrid - DEAL Springer Nature
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Title: Population and Environment
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Pages: - Volume / Issue: 43 (3) Sequence Number: - Start / End Page: 319 - 345 Identifier: CoNE: https://publications.pik-potsdam.de/cone/journals/resource/population-environment
Publisher: Springer