Climate migration is no longer a distant scenario. It is a pressing reality. Around the world, rising seas, shifting rainfall patterns, flooding, droughts, and heatwaves are already forcing people from their homes. The human consequences are profound, affecting livelihoods, health, identity, and stability.
Yet current knowledge on this growing crisis often overlooks the role of faith actors, even though they are frequently the first and sometimes the only consistent responders. Faith communities provide not only material aid but also emotional support, spiritual guidance, and a sense of belonging for those facing displacement.
To address this gap, the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI) and Christian Aid have launched the Evidence Review on Faith and Climate Migration. The report brings together a comprehensive literature review and insights from listening dialogues held in South Asia, East Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). These dialogues highlighted both the vital contributions of faith actors and the support they need to continue their work.
The resource is available in English, Spanish, and French. It will also be featured in the upcoming JLI State of the Evidence Navigator, a new platform set to launch in the coming months.
JLI held an online Symposium on 23 October 2025, to discuss the outcomes of the evidence brief report. This event provided a platform for global voices to explore the vital role of faith in responding to climate-induced migration.
