• In order to address the complex relationship between human mobility and climate change, Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (KDMECC) agreement has been adopted by 48 African countries. This declaration provides an action-oriented framework for member states to manage climate-induced migration effectively.

Background

• KDMECC was originally signed and agreed upon by 15 African states in Kampala, Uganda in July 2022.
• It was co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Uganda with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Significance

• It enables the African States to develop a common position ahead of the Africa Climate Summit and the Conference of Parties (COP 28).
• Exam oriented Static facts

Kenya

• President :William Ruto
• Capital: Nairobi
• Currency: Kenyan shilling
• Uganda
• President: Yoweri Museveni
• Capital: Kampala
• Currency: Ugandan shilling
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)
• Director General: António Vitorino
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Founded: 6 December 1951

UNFCCC

• International environmental treaty signed at Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro.
• Drafted: 9 May 1992
• Signatories: 165