The LFDD – human mobility nexus in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. a review of national policy and legal frameworks

This discussion paper explores the link between land and forest degradation, desertification (LFDD), and human mobility, highlighting its underrepresentation in migration policies compared to issues like sea level rise. It reviews policies in African and Latin American countries, emphasizing the need for better integration of LFDD in frameworks, especially amid COVID-19 impacts.