The symposium organized by the HORN Institute, in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer
Stiftung (KAS) themed Climate Change, Migration and Security in the Horn of Africa took place
on May 24, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya. The symposium aimed to deepen the understanding of
complex intersection between climate change and migration and security in the Horn of Africa
region. The main themes included climate change and its impact on the Horn of Africa region
focusing on key trends, impact, responses by various actors, and ways of promoting human
security and regional stability in the context of climate-induced migration and security.The
symposium brought together experts, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and representatives
from UNEP, IGAD, AU, and FAO, including security, migration, development, climate change,
and governance, as well as think tanks, intergovernmental organisations, and diplomats.
Pastoralism remains one of the most important livelihood systems in the Horn of Africa, supporting millions of people through livestock keeping and small-scale agriculture
