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Available open access digitally under CC BY NC ND licence. Climate change is often understood as a main driver of human mobility in Africa, but this book demonstrates the many other factors that also come into play in households´ mobility practices including those linked to gender, finance and livelihoods. Using case studies from Ethiopia and Ghana, the edited collection reveals how the two countries' governance structures play significant roles in shaping households' agency and mobility options. It shows that mobility has long been practised in both countries and is important for households' livelihoods and resilience to climate change. The book concludes with policy recommendations for institutional practices that can support adaptive climate mobility.

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9781529245394

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“This excellent book fills a looming gap in the field of climate mobilities: its politics and governance.” Ingrid Boas, Wageningen University ""An excellent demonstration of the intricate, multidirectional relationship between two of the world’s pressing concerns—climate change and mobility—from diverse perspectives."" Fana Gebresenbet, Director of the Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Ethiopia 'Governing Climate Mobility in Africa is the first integrative guide to both mobility research and policy – it opens up so many exciting pathways.' Jesse Ribot, American University

“This excellent book fills a looming gap in the field of climate mobilities: its politics and governance.” Ingrid Boas, Wageningen University ""An excellent demonstration of the intricate, multidirectional relationship between two of the world’s pressing concerns—climate change and mobility—from diverse perspectives."" Fana Gebresenbet, Director of the Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Ethiopia

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Ninna Nyberg Sørensen is a Senior Researcher in Migration and Global Order at the Danish Institute for International Studies. Lily Lindegaard is a Senior Researcher in Sustainable Development and Governance at the Danish Institute for International Studies. Neil Webster is a former Senior Research Fellow and programme Principal Investigator at the Danish Institute for International Studies.

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