Diaspora 4 Climate Action (D4C)

Countries and areas:

United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Ghana, Albania

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries

Contributors:

International Organizations

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement

Summary:

The UK is home to some of the largest diaspora communities worldwide and to help leverage this untapped potential, IOM UK launches the Diaspora for Climate Action (D4C) project.The project will enable diaspora members to build connections with key stakeholders in Bangladesh, Jamaica, Ghana and Albania that can help them achieve more effective and coordinated climate action, and greater and longer-lasting impacts on climate-vulnerable populations.

Link:

https://www.idiaspora.org/index.php/en/projects/diaspora-4-climate-actio...

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 3 Background Paper " Diasporas as actors of economic, social and cultural development"

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 5 Background Paper "Improving the perception of migration in public opinion through narratives, culture, emotion and rational discours"