From Data to Action to Avert, Minimise and Address Disaster Displacement

16 November 2024

12.00-13.30 AZT

Saleemul Huq Action Research Exchange (SHARE) Hub

Displacement is one of the most significant manifestations of loss and damage associated with the impacts of climate change and disasters. Every year, storms, cyclones and floods trigger millions of displacements across the world and disproportionately affect the most vulnerable territories and communities. Progress has been made in recent years to provide more reliable and accessible data on the impacts of climate change on displacement, to inform evidence-based policies and interventions. However, persistent data gaps, as well as lack of government capacities and resources to monitor and address displacement, impede the design and implementation of solutions to avert, minimize and address displacement in climate-affected contexts. The side event will demonstrate the importance of investing in data collection and analytical efforts to support state commitment, leadership and capacity to respond to the needs of displaced populations or at risk of being displaced.

 

Welcoming remarks

Ms. Alexandra Bilak, Director, IDMC

Fireside chat

Dr. Tasneel Siddiqui, Founding Chair, Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU)

Mr. Atle Solberg, Head of the Secretariat, Platform on Disaster Displacement (PDD)

 

Moderator: Mr. Saad Karim, Capacity Strengthening Manger, IDMC

Closing remarks

Ms. Alexandra Bilak, Director, IDMC