Climate - Induced Displacement and its Implications on Human Security: A Case Study of Ghana

This paper investigates the socio-economic as well as environmental implications of climate-induced displacement in Ghana, stressing the increasing vulnerabilities of communities hit by floods, droughts, and irregular rainfall. Employing the Human Security and Sustainable Livelihoods Frameworks as its theoretical pillars, this study examines the extent to which environmental stress acting in tandem with social systems undermines both livelihoods and human wellbeing. The study employed a mixed method approach thus: quantitative data were collected from institutional reports and surveys, whereas qualitative information came from interviews and document analysis. The framework of this integrated approach allowed for a holistic view on displacement trends, adaptation, and policy responses in Ghana. Findings largely show that with such climate variability, livelihood insecurity has been intensified, agricultural productivity disturbed, and population movements induced toward urban centers. Poor institutional coordination, lack of early warning systems, and insufficient resource allocation were pinpointed as key issues limiting response efficiency. There is, however, a couple of pieces of evidence of resilience, with a simulation of adaptation in communities and social networks to lessen the depletion along displacements. In essence, the resolution of climate-induced displacement in Ghana calls for coordinated governance structures, impartial monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and the coupling of scientific evidence with participative local planning. Improving adaptive capacity both nationally and at community level is crucial to ensuring sustainable livelihood and long-term resilience against climate shocks.

International Relations and climate change

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