Brown Bag Lunch x Samuel Hall

Did you know that over 32 million new displacements due to natural disasters were recorded in 2022 alone (IDMC). Samuel Hall has been studying the phenomena of mobility and displacement since its inception in 2010 and it is clear that the consequences of climate change are felt more severely by some than others. So who can be the actors of change for driving climate mobility solutions?

Our conversations with communities across Africa and South & Central Asia and the Greater Caribbean confirm that dialogues are often more constructive at the local level. Grassroots movements, activists, migrants and displaced people themselves have shown what real action can be. Our research across various contexts has also shown that women, who are often on the frontlines of climate change, have a higher level of awareness about adaptive measures to climate risk and environmental degradation.

Their inclusion and meaningful leadership in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts can be integral to addressing inequalities and contributing to resilient communities. In addition, supporting communities’ decision-making can help strengthen levels of preparedness and response within areas impacted by climate change or environmental stress.

How do we do this?

Samuel Hall’s collaborative research with partners such as UNDP, UNEP, IOM, and GCCMI explores the impact of climate change on displaced communities. Their work also documents the stories and perspectives of those affected to shape relevant policies and programmes.

What can you expect?

Join us on 01st of May 2024 at 12h for a Brown Bag Lunch with Nikki Stoumen to share reflections on:

• Community Perspectives on Climate Change in Afghanistan
• The Role of Women in The Climate Mobility Agenda in Kenya and Somalia
• Climate Mobility Dynamics and Community Adaptations in the Greater Caribbean region (Colombia, Costa Rica, Suriname, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas and Jamaica)

Don’t forget to bring your lunch!

How can you attend?

There are two ways to attend:

• Hub Members may join physically or remote.
• Other professionals in the ecosystem of peace and justice may only join remotely.

Remote participants will receive a Zoom link two days prior to the session.

For further inquiries and to sign up, please contact programming@humanityhub.net

Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programmes, and designs policies in contexts of migration and displacement. Our research connects the voices of communities to changemakers for more inclusive societies. With offices in Afghanistan, Germany, Kenya, and Tunisia and a presence in Somalia, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, we are based in the regions we study. For more information, please visit https://www.samuelhall.org/.