Original Language
English
ISBN (PDF)
978-92-9268-975-9
Number of Pages
86
Reference Number
PUB2024/023/EL
Year of Publication
2025

Multi-country Case Study on the Opportunities and Challenges of Engaging Diasporas in Climate Action

The objective of the case study was to assess the opportunities for and challenges in engaging United Kingdom-based Bangladeshi, Ghanaian and Jamaican diaspora communities in climate action in their respective countries of heritage.  

The case study paid specific attention to the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing the intellectual capacities among the diaspora in managing climate change impacts in their countries of heritage. The case study engaged a broad range of stakeholders, including national and local government entities, civil society organizations, the private sector, academia and relevant communities in both the countries of heritage and their diasporas. 

The findings of the multi-country case study are consolidated in this final report, which presents actionable recommendations on how to effectively capitalize on diaspora contributions to climate action in their countries of origin. This report will be presented to diaspora and national government stakeholders represented in the Diaspora for Climate Action (D4C) project, as well as other interested stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels.

  • List of tables, figures and boxes
  • Acronyms
  • Executive summary
  • Introduction
    • Background
    • Scope and objectives of the multi-country case studies 
  • Background on the case study countries and diasporas
    • Bangladesh
    • Ghana
    • Jamaica
  • Research design and approach
    • Identification and sampling of study participants
    • Field data collection
    • Data analysis and general characteristics of study participants
    • Limitations of this study
  • Findings: United Kingdom-based diaspora case study
    • Awareness of current affairs in the countries of heritage and general contributions
  • of the diasporas
    • Trust and relationships with the governments of the countries of heritage
    • Perceptions of climate change, environmental degradation and related disasters
  • in countries of heritage
    • Climate action in countries of heritage: regulatory frameworks
    • Diaspora engagement in climate action in the countries of heritage 
    • Perceived challenges to climate action in countries of heritage and
  • potential ways forward towards more effective engagement in climate action
  • Findings from the diaspora countries of heritage
    • Bangladesh
    • Ghana
    • Jamaica.
  • Conclusions and recommendations 
    • General findings
    • Considerations
    • Recommendations
  • Annex
  • Bibliography