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Project title

Navigating Human Displacement: Climate, Conflict, Green Skills, and Climate Finance Pathways in Ethiopia. NaHuDi

Primary Funding Agency

Taighde �ireann-Research Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Department of Foreign Affairs

Lead Organisation

University of Galway (UG)

Lead Applicant

Not listed

Project Abstract

The NaHuDi IRC-COALESCE research project focuses on internal displacement of peoples in Ethiopia, with a focus on how climate change and conflict are interconnected and affect livelihood options, including deciding whether to move internally or migrate internationally. Many communities in Ethiopia are both recovering from conflict and badly affected by climate change. In particular, the Amhara and Somali regions serve as case studies to explore the potential for climate finance to be used to facilitate skills and livelihoods in the green economy for those who are displaced by climate change. A key research question relates to how climate finance can be directed towards persons displaced or youth on the move, aiding in the green reconstruction of their livelihoods. The project will shed light on the drivers, perspectives and preferences of young internally displaced people, particularly females, regarding returning home, staying where they are, or moving to new locations. The study will identify employment opportunities and the training individuals need to work in environmentally friendly jobs across the green economy. For impact and scaling, it is critically important that the perspectives of displaced persons regarding green skills and employment that (i) are interesting to them and (ii) that may or may not be accessible to them are documented and understood. The project places emphasis on identifying options for climate financing of training and employment programmes for internally displaced youth in the green economy, with the potential for enhancing social connections (social capital) to build a more resilient society and economy. Government-driven policy and institutional options for harnessing climate finance for green economy skills and employment for internally displaced youth will be a key output of the NaHuDi project.

Grant Approved

�349,762.87

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

3. Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities

Start Date

01/09/2024

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/09/2027