Background

The impact of environmental degradation including the adverse effects of climate change on migration is a topic of growing concern and interest worldwide. In recent years an impressive number of reports have been released on this topic by various sources, including international organisations, government departments, academic institutions, NGOs and think tanks.

In March 2013, the European Commission will publish a Staff Working Paper on Migration and Climate Change, its first paper on this issue. Therefore, the moment is timely to examine existing research findings, its use for evidence-based policy making, and the best means for translating research into policy practice.

Policy Forum

This Policy Forum will be the first of two events organised by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel’s (VUB) Institute for European Studies, the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Greens/EFA. The policy forum will look at the state of research in the field of climate change, the environment and migration. The conclusions of this first event will provide the basis for a follow up discussion focussing on translating research results into evidence-based policy making at the European level in the European Parliament on 24 April 2013.

Programme

12:00 - 12:30    Lunch Reception
12:30 - 14:30    Policy Forum

Registration

Participation is free of charge and open to all but due to space limitations, registration is compulsory. Register here!

Venue:

Institute for European Studies
Karel Van Miert Building
Conference Room Rome & Lisbon (Floor -1)
Pleinlaan 5
1050 Brussels