Benin Case Study | Climate Refugees – Othering & Belonging Institute

Introduction

In the face of escalating climate crises, the concept of climate refugees is becoming increasingly prominent, raising urgent questions about belonging and displacement. The “Benin Case Study” from the Othering & Belonging Institute delves deep into this pressing issue, exploring how rising sea levels, deforestation, and unpredictable weather patterns are displacing communities in Benin, West Africa. This article examines the intricate dynamics of othering—how refugees are…