Understanding Relationships among Climate Change, Conflict, Migration/Displacement and Health in Humanitarian Settings


Publisher: Conflict and Health

Author(s): Molly E. Lasater, Gabrielle Prager, Yuni A. Choi, Tim Groteclaes, Divya Rao, Shona P. Kamps, Chiara Altare, and Paula B. Spiegel

Date: 2025

Topics: Climate Change, Humanitarian Assistance, Public Health

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Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of various extreme weather events across regions, globally. Climate change has also been associated with conflict, migration and displacement, and health in complex and multi-causal relationships, particularly in humanitarian settings. This study aimed to better understand linkages and relationships at the nexus of climate change, conflict, migration/displacement, and health in humanitarian settings.