Digital ecosystems and migration responses to climate extremes: case study from Rahim Yar Khan District, Punjab in Pakistan

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dc.creatorWaqar, Kanwal
dc.creatorHafeez, Mohsin
dc.creatorRehman, Maryam
dc.creatorAeman, Hafsa
dc.date2024-12-30
dc.date2025-01-09T03:28:19Z
dc.date2025-01-09T03:28:19Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:27:04Z
dc.descriptionThe report titled "Digital Ecosystems and Migration Responses to Climate Extremes in Pakistan" focuses on the impacts of climate change, particularly in Rahim Yar Khan district, Punjab. A digital ecosystem is a network of digital technologies, individuals, and organizations working together to achieve developmental goals like poverty reduction, economic growth, and improved healthcare and disaster management. The study highlights how climate-induced events like floods and droughts have driven migration, affecting vulnerable communities, especially women. As indicated in recent study, approximately 2 million people in Pakistan are expected to become climate migrants by 2050 due to climate disasters. The report emphasizes the need for better disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, including the role of digital ecosystems, social media, and early warning systems in building community resilience. However, there are challenges, such as limited access to technology, the Gender Digital Divide, and inadequate government support for displaced populations. The study also emphasizes the importance of strengthening institutional capacities at both local and provincial levels to effectively manage climate-induced migrations. By improving disaster response mechanisms and integrating digital technology into these processes, officials can better address the needs of affected communities. The report advocates for the development of internal migration policies that can safeguard migrants' rights and provide essential services, including health, education, and shelter, to displaced populations. Furthermore, it underscores the need for global and regional collaboration to better understand climate change impacts and to devise collective solutions that can mitigate the risks of forced migration. The research methodology employed in this report is robust, involving household surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIIs) with diverse stakeholders. This comprehensive approach provides a rich dataset that captures the lived experiences of those affected by migration and climate change, as well as the potential role that digital tools could play in enhancing their resilience. Under the CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict and Migration, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Pakistan conducted a comprehensive research case study in Rahim Yar Khan, a disaster-prone district in Punjab Province of Pakistan. One of the key components of FCM's initiative is Work Package (WP)-3, which focuses on the role of the digital ecosystem in building community resilience during climate-induced migration. The case study in Rahim Yar Khan—southern part of Punjab, a high-risk area for drought and floods, provides insights into climate vulnerabilities. As a host community for climate migrants facing multiple natural hazards, Rahim Yar Khan illustrates the complex effects of climate change on economic, social, and environmental dynamics.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/168727
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/156246
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInternational Water Management Institute
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceWaqar, Kanwal; Hafeez, Mohsin; Rehman, Maryam; Aeman, Hafsa. 2024. Digital ecosystems and migration responses to climate extremes: case study from Rahim Yar Khan District, Punjab in Pakistan. Research report. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration. 62p.
dc.subjectclimate change
dc.subjectextreme weather events
dc.subjectdigital technology
dc.subjectmigration
dc.subjectearly warning systems
dc.subjectdisaster preparedness
dc.subjectflooding
dc.subjectdrought
dc.subjectvulnerability
dc.subjectgender
dc.subjectwomen
dc.subjectsocial media
dc.subjectcase studies
dc.titleDigital ecosystems and migration responses to climate extremes: case study from Rahim Yar Khan District, Punjab in Pakistan
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