Evidence on the intersection of climate change, migration and vulnerability to modern slavery
The Philippines, in East Asia and the Pacific, grapples with a unique convergence of challenges. Rapid-onset typhoons heighten vulnerability to human trafficking, impacting both local communities and migrant workers.
As the nation contends with the interplay of environmental instability and social vulnerability, urgent, concerted efforts are needed to address the complex challenges posed by climate change and its intricate links to human trafficking.
This source demonstrates how climate change heightens vulnerability to human trafficking, using examples from the Philippines, Bangladesh, the Caribbean Islands and Ghana. It notes that no systematic global analysis has been conducted to assess the impact of climate change on human trafficking.
View detail about Global Report on Trafficking in Persons (Philippines)