April 2015 - Nansen Initiative South Asia and Indian Ocean Regional Consultation

Objectives of the Nansen Initiative South Asia and Indian Ocean Regional Consultation 1. Attain a better understanding of the human mobility dynamics linked to natural hazards in South Asia and the Indian Ocean. 2. Identify good practices - at regional, national and community levels in establishing mechanisms for climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness and building resilience aimed at responding to and managing displacement risks. 3. Identify contexts in which migration could be viewed in positive ways - to adapt to environmental degradation, and how Governments can positively facilitate migration as adaptation.4. Identify good practices regarding the protection of displaced persons in disaster contexts.The outcomes of the Nansen Initiative South Asia and Indian Ocean Regional Consultation will be synthesized in a non-binding outcomes document identifying common human mobility challenges in the context of disasters and climate change, while reflecting recommendations on how to address these in the course of the Consultation.