Course Description

This course is designed to strengthen understanding of the climate change –human mobility nexus by bridging the gap among global discourse, policy, and ground level realities. It equips participants with the knowledge and practical tools to address climate change- mobility nexus, with a specific focus on Bangladesh. The course explores the inter-linkages between climate change, human mobility, and resilience, and supports the application of rights-based and gender-responsive approaches to promote durable solutions and long-term resilience for affected populations.

Purpose

This course has been developed to enhance the capacity and understanding of all stakeholders including government officials, practitioners, and actors working at the intersection of climate change, disaster, human mobility, and resilience. It aims to provide a clear understanding of the linkages between climate change and migration, outline global and national policy frameworks, and equip practitioners with practical tools and approaches for managing human mobility driven by climate change in Bangladesh. The ultimate goal is to promote evidence-based, inclusive, and rights-focused solutions that reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience for affected communities.

Target Learners

This Course is intended for:

Government officials from ministries and agencies involved in environment, climate change, disaster management, migration, and urban planning.
Local government representatives responsible for implementing adaptation and displacement management strategies.
Development partners and NGOs working on climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and migration governance.
Academia and researchers interested in the nexus of climate change and human mobility.
Community-based organizations and practitioners engaged in locally led adaptation and resilience-building initiatives

Course Benefits

Practical Tools: Offers actionable approaches such as displacement tracking, mobility mapping, and climate-resilient livelihood support to enhance field-level implementation.
Strategic Alignment: Helps align participants’ work with national policies and relevant global frameworks and best practices.
Resilience Focus: Goes beyond immediate response to strengthen long-term resilience, institutional capacity, and community self-reliance.

Prerequisites

While there are no strict educational prerequisites, it is recommended that participants have:

A basic understanding of climate change concepts and disaster management terminology.
Professional or volunteer experience working with vulnerable or displaced populations in Bangladesh.

Affiliation and Attribution Declaration

This course is developed in affiliation with:

and is fundamentally based on the Training Manual on Climate Change, Human Mobility and Resilience (2025).

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