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2. Migration context
Fill in the tables and answer the questions below based on the information collected through the literature review, survey andor
focus group discussions.
Drivers of migration
Where is the migrants’ area of origin?
Where is the host community?
How long has the migration been occurring? Is it ongoing?
What are the push factors driving migrants to leave their area of origin?
What are the pull factors motivating migrants to settle in the host community?
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esources and livelihoods
Livelihood strategy
Describe the key livelihood strategies for
each group.
Key resources required
Identify the resources required to implement
the livelihood strategy.
Resource access and beneits
Describe the situation in terms of how key
resources are accessed, who has access, who
beneits, etc.
Role of migrants host community
If applicable, describe the role of migrants
in host community livelihoods andor
the role of the host community in migrant
livelihoods.
Host community livelihoods
Migrant livelihoods
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ynamic
etween host community and migrants
What are the beneits for the host community that result from the migration?
What are the challenges faced by migrants andor the host community as a result of the migration?
How does the host community perceive the migrants?
How do the migrants perceive the host community?
Are there any points of conlict between the host community and the migrants?
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onservation Context
Fill in the tables and answer the questions below based on the information collected through the literature review, surveys,
mapping
and local conservation capacity assessment
.
Literature review: Key ecosystems, habitats and species, and existing stresses and threats
Ecosystems Description of
ecosystem Habitats and
species Stresses andor
threats Other information
e.g., is it part of a protected area?
Participatory mapping
How have population densities in the community changed over time? Where are migrant populations settling in the local community?
How is natural resource use changing over time?
How and where is this natural resource use interacting with and impacting local critical ecosystems?
Are there ecosystems that are particularly vulnerable to future population growth?
Is the population responding to these ecosystem impacts? If so, how?
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Local conservation capacity
Actor Focus or scope
of operations Role in
conservation Strengths
Capacity gaps
4. Impacts of Migration on Ecosystems