Originally published in British International Investment’s platform: African Climate Conversation
Are there groups that are particularly vulnerable as a result of climate-related migration? What can be done to protect them?
While everyone is impacted by climate migration stemming from an extreme weather event, various groups have varied needs that need to be catered for. In the recent instances of climate disasters in Southern Africa, such as Cyclone Idai, Cyclone Dineo and the flooding in Kwa-Zulu Natal province of South Africa, persons who have been marginalised by virtue of their social class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ability and other social factors are bound to face more complex vulnerabilities.
