Event Title: Bridging Capacities, Climate and Migration Day
Date and Time: Saturday 16 November
Location: PCCB Hub
This thematic day addresses the urgent intersection of climate change and human mobility, emphasizing the need for comprehensive, people-centric strategies to reduce displacement risk, protect people on the move, and find durable solutions. Key sessions include a roundtable promoting the “Technical Guide on Integrating Human Mobility and Climate Change into NDCs,” discussions on implementing a rights-based approach using the Framework for Integrating Rights and Equality (FIRE) and the Multi-Actor Dialogue, and an introduction to Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC). Additional sessions focus on empowering refugee women and exploring technological innovations in climate mobility. The day culminates in the premiere of “ActNowFilm: Climate Leaders as Agents of Change,” highlighting youth as climate leaders, followed by a panel discussion.
What? – Objective
This thematic day aims to promote a people-centric and rights-based approach to climate-related human mobility. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive strategies and inclusive policies, alongside targeted capacity-building efforts for policymakers and communities. The day highlights the vital role of affected communities in leading capacity-building efforts, fostering knowledge co-creation, and advocating for holistic climate mobility solutions. By engaging diverse stakeholders, the event seeks to enhance collaborative approaches and strengthen the collective response to the challenges posed by this phenomenon.
Why? – Significance
This thematic day is vital because it addresses the escalating challenges that arise at the intersections of climate change and human mobility. As the scale of displacement risk grows as more communities find themselves exposed to climate-related hazards, understanding and responding to these dynamics is crucial for effective policy and practice. By fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, the PCCB thematic day enhances the collective capacity to develop inclusive strategies that reflect the realities faced by those impacted. Moreover, it serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, allowing participants to learn from one another’s experiences and best practices. This exchange of ideas is essential for building resilience and promoting adaptive solutions. Overall, the thematic day plays a critical role in shaping a more informed, responsive, and equitable approach to climate-related mobility.
