Nepali Students Exchange Views on Links between Migration and Sustainable Development

Migration can be an effective poverty reduction tool for migrants and their families and can make significant contributions to development efforts in both countries of origin and destination

Food insecurity can be a driver of migration for individuals and their families.

Education can facilitate migrant children’s socio-economic integration and improve their livelihoods as adults.

Water scarcity and related issues may impact on living standards, food availability and health which in turn can be drivers of migration.

Inexpensive and alternative energy solutions can benefit vulnerable or displaced communities with limited or no access to electricity.

Migrants can transfer valuable knowledge and skills to their countries of origin and destination, helping to support technology development, research and innovation.

Migrants help cities to thrive and become more vibrant, successful centres of economy and life.

Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns can help to protect migrant workers from exploitation.

Combatting marine and coastal ecosystem degradation and diversifying the livelihoods of communities that are dependent on marine resources can help address forced displacement and migration.