Climate Change and Migration

Climate-induced migration: What lies ahead – and what we can do

Around the world, more and more people are migrating to other regions or states – for example, in search of better living conditions, work, and increasingly also because of the effects of climate change. In this dossier, you can read about the political approaches that are needed, the challenges that lie ahead, and how migrants themselves can be part of the solution.

Glefe near Accra
Natalija Gormalova
Berlin Climate Mobility Forum 2026

The overlooked challenge of climate-induced migration: Why we must act now

An article by Jassin Irscheid from our Migration team.
June 10, 2026
Environmental migration

Built on hope

How the Ghanaian metropolis of Accra is tackling the double effect of climate change and the increasing numbers of newcomers seeking to make a living in the city.
May 12, 2022
Opinion

Climate Mobility in Times of Global Upheaval

How climate change affects migration has not been meaningfully addressed as a challenge by the international community until now. An opinion piece.
June 12, 2025
Bristol as part of a network of cities

A Truly Global City

People from 185 nations live in the British city of Bristol. As a member of the Leadership Board of the Mayors Migration Council, Mayor Marvin Rees is working to find global solutions for the city of the future.
May 13, 2022
Climate change in African cities

More protection and perspectives for migrants

A fund supported by the Robert Bosch Stiftung is helping cities in sub-Sahara Africa to protect their inhabitants from the consequences of climate change.
May 24, 2022
Migration in numbers

Heading in the right direction

These infographics show some positive developments in the migration field – and where the international community has scope for creative action.
May 15, 2022
Discussion

What international migration policy must address

Three experts explain what needs to be on the agenda of the United Nations International Migration Review Forum.
May 10, 2022
Analysis

Global Migration Pact: Where Do We Stand?

The Foundation’s migration expert Raphaela Schweiger analyzes what progress has actually been made since the adoption of the Global Compact for Migration.
May 13, 2022