PUBLICATIONS BY CMARN MEMBERS
We are proud to showcase recent research by Members of the Climate Mobility Africa Research Network (CMARN). If you are a CMARN Member and would like to share your research here, please contact us at cmarnetwork@gmail.com. If you would like to join CMARN, please Apply to Join.
Unless otherwise indicated, these publications are Open Access.
2026
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Mamba, S.F., Ncube, M., Ndlovu, S., Ndlovu, N., Moyo, F., Dube, Z.L., Nkala, P., Ncube, V., Mathe, T., Murai, T. & Ndlovu, T. (2026). Climate-induced displacement and migration – Implications on poverty and household food security in southern Africa. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 61(2), pp.1485–1497.
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Mamba, S.F., Ndlovu, T. & Ncube, C. (2026). Climate and Gender Justice in Eswatini: Opportunities and Omissions Towards a Just Transition. In Just Transition and Climate Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa (pp. 154–169). Routledge.
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Ndlovu, S., Ndlovu, N., Moyo, F., Dube, Z.L., Murai, T., Ndlovu, T., Ncube, M., Nkala, P., Ncube, V., Mathe, T. & Mamba, F.S. (2026). Examining the Nexus Between Migration and Family Planning Access: A Case Study of Zimbabwean Emigrants in South Africa. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 61(2), pp.1277–1298.
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Targba, A. (2026). Anticipated Ecological Disaster: Climate Change, Perennial Floods and Urban Resilience in Makurdi City, Nigeria. Journal of Internal Displacement, 16(1). https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jid.v16i1.5
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Obisanya, T. & Jegede, A.O. (2026). Mobility as climate change adaptation in South Africa: Exploring the legal and policy significance of Artificial Intelligence. Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies. https://doi.org/10.4102/jamba.v18i1.2059
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Nyarko, K.F., Wanke, S., Basco-Carrera, L. & McFee, E. (2026). Bridging international and regional climate mobility frameworks with local realities: an investigation of Ghana's governance of mobility as adaptation. Frontiers in Climate, 8:1663337. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/climate/articles/10.3389/fclim.2026.1663337/full
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Ncube, T. & Ekoh, S.S. (2026). Building social cohesion through livelihood support in climate-related internal displacement settings: evidence from Zimbabwe and Mozambique (IDOS Policy Brief 14/2026). https://doi.org/10.23661/ipb14.2026
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Birwe, H. (2026). Between constraint and resilience: displaced people facing the climate crisis in the Sahel. Forced Migration Review. https://www.fmreview.org/climate-choices-plus/birwe/
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Birwe, H. (2026). Climate mobility governance in the Sahel. GlobalDev. https://globaldev.blog/climate-mobility-in-the-sahel-from-crisis-response-to-governance/
2025
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Moyo, F., Dube, Z.L., Nkala, P., Ncube, V., Mathe, T.T., Murai, T., Ndlovu, T., Mamba, F.S., Ncube, M., Ndlovu, S. & Ndlovu, N. (2025). Climate-Change Resilience and Women's Participation in Food-Security Initiatives: A Review of Amalima-Loko Programmes in Nkayi, Zimbabwe. Journal of Asian and African Studies.
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Ekoh, S.S., Martin-Shields, C., Kitzman, C., Küssau, N., Pfeffer, M., Platen, M., Reinel, T., Setrana, M.B., Kubi, J.W.A. & Effah, S. (2025). Social cohesion in the context of environmental/climate-related internal displacement in Ghana (IDOS Discussion Paper 15/2025). https://doi.org/10.23661/idp15.2025
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Scissa, C. (2025). Conflict, health emergencies, and disasters in Somalia: What role can the 1951 Refugee Convention play? In S. Irudaya Rajan (Ed.), Handbook of Migration, COVID-19 and Cities. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/book/9781035301232/chapter19.xml?tab_body=abstract-copy1
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Targba, A. (2025). Forced Migration and Access to COVID-19 Services in West Africa. Gusau International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 8(2), pp.247–266. https://doi.org/10.57233/gijmss.v8i2.14
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Kobusinge, R. (2025). Leaving no one behind: Education and climate action for displaced children in Muhokya, Uganda. https://iberry.com/contrib/uganda.htm
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Kobusinge, R. (2025). A Youth Leadership Guide in Migration, Environment, and Climate Change. International Organization for Migration (IOM), Nairobi. https://ehsa.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl2706/files/documents/2025-12/12082025-youth-guidance-note-on-mecc.pdf
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Birwe, H. (2025). Policy brief on the impacts of forced displacement on women in contexts of conflict and climate change in the Sahel. https://researchinginternaldisplacement.org/short_pieces/the-hidden-crisis-womens-struggle-for-survival-in-the-sahels-displacement-emergency/
2024
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Ferreira Fernandes, C.S., Alves, F. & Loureiro, J. (2024). Sustainable futures: from causes of environmental degradation to solutions. Discover Sustainability, 5, 63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00242-1
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Ferreira Fernandes, C.S., Loureiro, J. & Alves, F. (2024). Human Mobility and Environmental Degradation: Shaping Rural Morocco. International Migration, 62(1). http://doi.org/10.1111/imig.13198
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Ekoh, S.S. (2024). Exploring the influence of power on the governance of climate im/mobility in Accra and Dakar (IDOS Discussion Paper 10/2024). https://doi.org/10.23661/idp10.2024
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Scissa, C. (2024). Human mobility in the context of disasters, climate change and environmental degradation in the Euro-mediterranean region: Challenges and Insights. EuroMed Rights. https://euromedrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/240201_EN_ClimateChange_EMR.pdf
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Scissa, C. & Porfido, S. (2024). Environmental migrants as victims of 'ecological disorganization'? Reflections from the Omo-Turkana case-study. African Journal on Climate Law and Justice. https://www.pulp.up.ac.za/images/edocman/journals/AJCLJ_2024/Climate%20Journal%20Volume%201_6.pdf
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Adejonwo, O. (2024). Loss and Damage Fund: Towards a gender responsive approach and climate justice for women in local communities in Africa. African Journal of Climate Law and Justice (AJCLJ), Vol. 1, pp. 57–74.
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Ekoh, S.S. (2024). Assessing the Impacts of Migration on Land Degradation in the Savannah Region of Nigeria. Sustainability, 16(18), 8157. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/18/8157
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Nyandiko, N.O. (2024). Shock-responsive social protection for displaced persons in the IGAD region: Lessons from COVID-19 compounding risks. Journal for Kenya Commission for UNESCO, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.62049/jkncu.v4i1.60
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Lim Ah Ken, L., Jäntti, J.J., Mäkelä, N.K. & Kobusinge, R. (2024). Developing regional migration, environment and climate change policy frameworks for action: The case of the Kampala Ministerial Declaration. https://publications.iom.int/system/files/pdf/pub2024-030-el-mpp-51-4th-issue_0.pdf
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Aloui, R., Anzellini, V., Basel, A., Birner, J., Brown, O., Craparo, A., de Coning, C.H., Fortin, M., Haji-Naif, R., Hernan, X.-F., Kobusinge, R., Leomoi, O., Linke, J., Madar, S., Melly, B., Nicolucci-Altman, G., Minoarivelo, H.O., Othowa, M., Ponserre, S., Tsoka, J., Tuholske, C., Van Den Hoek, J., Vinke, K., Wetterwald, J., Yonetani, M. & Zimmer, A. (2024). No escape: On the frontlines of climate change, conflict and forced displacement. https://www.nupi.no/en/publications/cristin-pub/no-escape-on-the-frontlines-of-climate-change-conflict-and-forced-displacement
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Moriniere, L. & Gendre, C. (2024). Climate risk solutions for children: A structured scoping of evidence. Integrated Risk Management Associates for Save the Children International.
2023
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Ferreira Fernandes, C.S., Loureiro, J. & Alves, F. (2023). Research in environmentally induced human mobility: an analysis of methodological and theoretical dimensions. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCCSM-11-2022-0137
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Ferreira Fernandes, C.S., Alves, F. & Loureiro, J. (2023). Human Mobility: The Invisible Issue in Climate Change Adaptation Policies: The Case of Morocco. In W. Leal Filho, M. Kovaleva, F. Alves, & I. R. Abubakar (Eds.), Climate Change Strategies: Handling the Challenges of Adapting to a Changing Climate (pp. 441–457). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28728-2_21
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Ekoh, S.S., Teron, L. & Ajibade, I. (2023). Climate change and coastal megacities: Adapting through mobility. Global Environmental Change, 80, 102666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2023.102666
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Ekoh, S.S. & Teron, L. (2023). Vulnerable spaces, unequal responses: lessons for transformative climate resilience in Lagos. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, 5, 929121. https://doi.org/10.3389/frsc.2023.929121
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Scissa, C. (2023). Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Common Driver of (Im)Mobility and Radicalization in North Africa? In M. Borraccetti & S. Villani (Eds.), Between Integration and Radicalization in North Africa: A Focus on Morocco and Tunisia. Bologna University Press. https://buponline.com/prodotto/between-integration-and-radicalization-in-north-africa/
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Diab, J.L. & Scissa, C. (2023). Gender, Migration and Environment in the MENA: Vulnerabilities, Frameworks and Ways Forward. Journal of Migration Affairs, Vol. 2. https://migrationaffairs.com/gender-migration-and-environment-in-the-mena-vulnerabilities-frameworks-and-ways-forward/
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Braam, D., Abel, J., Martini, M. & Scissa, C. (2023). Climate change, migration, and zoonoses in the East and Horn of Africa region: a call for action. IOM Technical Brief. https://migrationhealthresearch.iom.int/climate-change-migration-and-zoonoses-east-and-horn-africa-region-call-action
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Ekoh, S.S. (2023). Prioritizing Africa's Needs: how to strengthen Africa-German cooperation on migration. Megatrends Africa Blog, "Joint Futures 30" (Dec 1, 2023).
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Ekoh, S.S. (2023). Climate (im)mobility in urban contexts: From recognition to action (IDOS Policy Brief 15/2023). https://doi.org/10.23661/ipb15.2023
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Targba, A. (2023). Forced displacement, statelessness and citizenship crises in Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 7(6), pp.1355–1369. https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2023.7716
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Nyandiko, N.O. (2023). Incorporating human mobility into the disaster risk reduction laws, policies and strategies of African States. CMARN Insights Policy Brief series No. 2/2023. https://www.cmarnetwork.com/insightsen
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Moyo, P., Ndlovu, T., Moyo, T.P., Mukuhlani, T., Nciizah, E., Nciizah, T., Nciizah, A.D., Ramalefane, T., Ehiane, S.O., Maphosa, F. & Maviza, G. (2023). Climate action policies, strategies and programming in Southern Africa: Missed opportunities for climate justice. In Climate Action in Southern Africa (pp. 18–29). Routledge.
2022
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Jegede, A.O. & Adejonwo, O. (Eds.) (2022). Climate Change Justice and Human Rights: An African Perspective [Book]. Pretoria University Law Press. https://www.pulp.up.ac.za/edited-collections/climate-change-justice-and-human-rights-an-african-perspective
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Ferreira Fernandes, C.S. & Alves, F. (2022). Environmental Migration in the MENA Region: The Case of Morocco. In M. Behnassi, H. Gupta, F. Kruidbos, & A. Parlow (Eds.), The Climate-Conflict-Displacement Nexus from a Human Security Perspective. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94144-4_6
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Ekoh, S.S., Teron, L., Ajibade, I. & Kristiansen, S. (2022). Flood risk perceptions and future migration intentions of Lagos residents. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 83, 103399. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103399
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Scissa, C. (2022). The principle of non-refoulement and environmental migration: A legal analysis of regional protection instruments. Diritto, Immigrazione e Cittadinanza, 3/2022. https://www.dirittoimmigrazionecittadinanza.it/archivio-saggi-commenti/saggi/fascicolo-n-3-2022/1006-the-principle-of-non-refoulement-and-environmental-migration-a-legal-analysis-of-regional-protection-instruments/file
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Targba, A. (2022). The impact of armed conflicts on forced migration crises in Nigeria and Mali. Journal on Migration and Human Security, 10(4), pp.238–247. https://doi.org/10.1177/23315024221148140
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Nyandiko, N.O. (2022). Displacement and Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies in the IGAD Region. In The Climate Crisis and Displacement: From Commitment to Action. Forced Migration Review, 69. https://www.fmreview.org/climate-crisis/nyandiko
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Jegede, A.O., Yeakula, G.D. Sr., Ater, J.M., Nare, M.M. & Fengu, Z.C. (2022). Climate displacement and the relevance of climate justice: A trend analysis of South Africa, Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Liberia. Global Campus Human Rights Journal, 6(1), pp.41–66. https://www.gchrj.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/3.-2022_HRDA-6.1-1.pdf
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Jegede, A.O. (2022). Climate change displacement and socio-economic rights of the child under the African human rights system: The relevance of ETOs. In M. Gibney, G.E. Turkelli, M. Krajewski & W. Vandenhole (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook on Extraterritorial Human Rights Obligations (pp. 182–195). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003090014-17/climate-change-displacement-socio-economic-rights-child-african-human-rights-system-ademola-oluborode-jegede
Earlier (2009–2021)
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Wood, T. & Hansen-Lohrey, C. (2021). Disasters, climate change and public order: A principled application of regional refugee definitions [Blog]. Refugee Law Initiative. https://rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2021/05/24/disasters-climate-change-and-public-order/
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Nyandiko, N. & Freeman, R. (2020). Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation and Development Policies and Their Consideration of Disaster Displacement and Human Mobility in the IGAD Region [Report]. https://1e43039e-a554-4a05-b047-69ef4014c998.filesusr.com/ugd/46d8e3_02303a7c446e45939fe37d88e022e56a.pdf
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Jegede, A.O., Addaney, M. & Matinda, M.Z. (2019). The Protection of Climate Refugees under the African Human Rights System: Proposing a Value-Driven Approach. African Human Rights Yearbook, 3, pp.241–258. https://www.pulp.up.ac.za/images/edocman/journals/AHRY_2019/Addaney.pdf
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Jegede, A.O. (2016). Rights away from home: Climate-induced displacement of indigenous peoples and the extraterritorial application of the Kampala Convention. African Human Rights Law Journal, 16(1), pp.58–82. https://doi.org/10.17159/1996-2096/2016/v16n1a3
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Morinière, L.C. (2013). Understanding interactions in a socio-ecological system facing climate change. The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses, 4(4), pp.147–167. https://doi.org/10.18848/1835-7156/CGP/v04i04/37198
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Morinière, L.C. & Hamza, M. (2012). Environment and mobility: A view from four discourses. Ambio, 41(8), pp.795–807. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-012-0333-y
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Morinière, L. (2012). Environmentally influenced urbanisation: Footprints bound for town? Urban Studies, 49(2), pp.435–450. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042098011402233
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Hamza, M., Morinière, L., Taylor, R., Matin, N. & Ali, B. (2012). Emerging issues: Forced migration by climate change. In R. Fujikura & M. Kawanishi (Eds.), Climate Change Adaptation and International Development: Making Development Cooperation More Effective (pp. 333–361). Earthscan.
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Morinière, L.C. (2010). A well-founded fear? Tracing the footprints of environmentally influenced human mobility [Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona].
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Morinière, L.C.E., Hamza, M. & Taylor, R. (2009). Global footprint mapping & micro-simulation: A tool for risk management. Earthzine.
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Morinière, L.C.E., Taylor, R., Hamza, M. & Downing, T. (2009). Climate change and its humanitarian impacts. Stockholm Environment Institute.
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Morinière, L.C.E. (2009). Tracing the footprint of "environmental migrants" through 50 years of literature. In A. Oliver-Smith & X. Shen (Eds.), Linking Environmental Change, Migration & Social Vulnerability (UNU-EHS SOURCE No. 12, pp. 22–31). UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security.
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Bronen, R., Chandrasekhar, D., Conde, D.A., Kavanova, K., Morinière, L.C., Schmidt-Verkerk, K. & Witter, R. (2009). Stay in place or migrate: A research perspective on understanding adaptation to a changing environment. In A. Oliver-Smith & X. Shen (Eds.), Linking Environmental Change, Migration & Social Vulnerability (UNU-EHS SOURCE No. 12, pp. 12–21). UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security.
Other / Media
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Oluga, D. & Nyamori, V. How Dadaab has changed the fortunes of North Eastern Kenya. The Elephant. [year not provided]
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Crisci, P. Financial borders and climate migration: The political economy of adaptation and mobility. Routed Magazine. [year not provided] https://www.routedmagazine.com/post/financial-borders-and-climate-migration
