Climate Refugees and Forced Migrations: Emerging Refugee Question in Lamwo District in Northern Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorLalam,Nancy Susan
dc.contributor.authorAlidri, Agatha
dc.contributor.authorOkello,Simon
dc.contributor.authorOchen, Patrick
dc.contributor.authorReynolds Susan Whyte
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-23T09:12:30Z
dc.date.available2026-04-23T09:12:30Z
dc.date.issued2025-06-27
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the impacts of the February–May 2024 heatwave in South Sudan, highlighting the migration of climate refugees to the Palabek Refugee Settlement in Uganda. Methodology: It was based on a historical design and a qualitative approach, involving semi-structuredquestionnaires, key informant interviews and observation as the data collection methods. Key findings: Climate refugees (or climate-induced displaced persons) as individuals or groups forced to cross international borders due to the severe and escalating impacts of climate change. Extreme weather and worsening living conditions in regions like Juba, Magwii County, and Torit displaced ethnic groups such as the Nuer, Acholi, and Lango, exposing vulnerabilities tied to food insecurity, poverty, and political instability. The influx of refugees has strained Palabek’s social services, worsened environmental degradation, and fueled inter-tribal conflicts. Overcrowding in schools and inadequate infrastructure threaten education quality, while social tensions underline the need for culturally sensitive interventions and conflict-resolution strategies. Key entry points, such as the Nimule-Atiak-Gulu-Lokung route, facilitate multigenerational migration flows. Conclusion and Recommendations: The study advocates for regional policies addressing climate-induced migration through investments in environmental sustainability, education, and psychosocial support. The study believes effective management requires collaboration between governments, international organisations, and refugee-host communities to build resilience and address these multifaceted challenges.
dc.description.sponsorshipThe authors received financial support for writing and publishing this article. This funding came from the Carnegie Consolidating Early Career Academic Programme (CECAP) at Makerere University, which also contributed to departmental capacity building.
dc.identifier.citationNancy, S. L., Alidri, A., Okello, S., Ochen, P. & Reynolds, S. W. (2025). Climate Refugees and Forced Migrations: Emerging Refugee Question in Lamwo District in Northern Uganda. African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 4(1), 426-444. https://doi.org/10.37284/ajccrs.4.1.3219.
dc.identifier.issn790-962X
dc.identifier.issn790-9638
dc.identifier.uri10.37284/ajccrs.4.1.3219.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14270/803
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEAST AFRICAN NATURE & SCIENCE ORGANIZATION
dc.subjectClimate Refugees
dc.subjectForced Migrations
dc.subjectLamwo District
dc.subjectNorthern Uganda
dc.titleClimate Refugees and Forced Migrations: Emerging Refugee Question in Lamwo District in Northern Uganda
dc.typeArticle

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