Loss and Damage

Case Study: Non-Economic Loss and Damage in Kenya

Case Study: Non-Economic Loss and Damage in Kenya

This case study, which highlights impacts on Indigenous and ethnic minority communities and households, is based on research visits to ten locations, some of which are expounded upon: Kiwanja Ndege internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp (Marigat, Baringo County), Kokwa Island (Lake Baringo, Baringo County), Rugus (Lake Baringo, Baringo County), Lake Bogoria (Baringo County), Loya Village (Turkana County), Lokiriama (Turkana County), Lorengippi (Loima sub-County, Turkana County), Kakuma Refugee Camp, (Turkana County) and Kibera informal settlement (Nairobi).

"Climate Change is Controlling Everything, Let Them Compensate Us": Stories of Loss and Damage in Kenya

"Climate Change is Controlling Everything, Let Them Compensate Us": Stories of Loss and Damage in Kenya

Through community interviews Climate Refugees conducted in Kenya, this report provides an opportunity to identify the specific losses and damages communities are suffering from both sudden and slow onset climate change events, in their own words. We have been intentional about sharing this community storytelling, detailing the essence and heart of the losses they described. And in doing so, we have been conscious not to summarize or dilute the messages conveyed to us, instead seizing a valuable opportunity to share information from affected communities who are not seen and heard as potential, powerful changemakers nearly enough. 

Case Study on Financing Loss and Damage - Kenya

Case Study on Financing Loss and Damage - Kenya

Upon invitation from the United Nations Transitional Committee (TC) on the operationalization of the new funding arrangements for responding to loss and damage, Climate Refugees submitted this case study on climate-driven loss and damage in Kenya to inform TC discussions at its second meeting (TC2) under its workplan as contained in document TC1/2023/3/Rev.3.

This case study is based on Climate Refugees’ October 2022 research and interviews with 85 climate impacted and displaced persons in Kenya experiencing climate-induced displacement, migration and human rights losses. 

Climate Change Loss and Damage: A Lake Chad Basin Case Study

Climate Change Loss and Damage: A Lake Chad Basin Case Study

Regardless of the possible cessation of conflict, populations have already sustained lifelong losses and damages. Millions of lives have been upended by both climate change and conflict. Lake Chad has receded to an extent where livelihood loss is almost permanent. Lake renewal is only possible if seasonal rains and optimal temperatures arrive when expected and are sustained over a long period. This has not happened in decades and we now know that global warming and climate change are unlikely to allow that to return.

At the same time, the significant underdevelopment of the population in this region renders them unable to adapt to new vocations. Cultural loss is significant and violates Indigenous, economic, social and cultural rights, while food insecurity is endemic.