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Hot to trot: the up sides of climate migration

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Adaptation and Migration in Niger

This chapter takes listeners to the home of Ganso Sene Ali, a herder in rural Niger, as he shares his experiences of climate-induced migration to Niamey. It explores the evolving challenges and opportunities faced by rural communities adapting to urban life, from resource competition to improved access to education and healthcare. The narrative calls for a reevaluation of government policies on migration, advocating for support instead of restriction to better address the impacts of climate change.

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