Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This video tells the story of Faith, a young woman from a rural village in Makueni County in southern Kenya. Her story begins in the year 2030 when her parents are doing their best to adapt their farm to recurring drought and provide their children with a better future. We then jump to an aspirational scenario in 2050 when Faith has returned to work as a teacher and her village is thriving. Her story shows that while drought and other climate change impacts reduce income and restrict other potential sources of revenue for rural communities, providing access to credit and investing in education has the power to open up new opportunities so that they are less affected by climate change.
This video builds on research undertaken by the EU-funded HABITABLE project, which examines the interactions between climate change, habitability and migration. As the impacts of the climate crisis combine with other risks, migration may serve as an effective adaptation strategy. However, it can also lead to increased vulnerability, and for many it is not an option, either by choice or due to a lack of resources. The links between climate change, habitability and human mobility are complex and highly context specific, with the reasons for and outcomes of migration dependent on a variety of social, political, economic, environmental and demographic factors.
Developing plausible future scenarios of how global warming may shape migration in different contexts can aid the planning and implementation of measures to support adaptation, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability. The video here was co-developed with experts on climate change adaptation, migration, and sustainable development in Kenya, and aims to support the development of people-centred solutions to the climate crisis.
This video is part of a series of scenario stories produced as part of the HABITABLE project. For more videos, please see here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ArCHLaLKSlNWhd7onElsrHSaHWrXzJb
For more information about scenarios and their development, check our “In search of a habitable future” report here: habitableproject.org/publication/in-search-of-a-habitable-future
For more insights and recommendations from the HABITABLE project, please visit our website: habitableproject.org
Produced by: Joshua Knowles
Directed by: Tobias Bernstein, adelphi research
With special thanks to the team at Samuel Hall Kenya for their support.
adelphi research is an independent think tank for environmental and development policy research and analysis. Our mission is to enable transformative change and to create a sustainable future for generations to come.
adelphi research (adelphi-research.de/en), established in 2001 in Berlin, is a non-profit and independent institution. Our team of over 100 researchers specialises in analysing environmental, energy, and climate policies at both national and international levels. We're passionate about conducting transdisciplinary research projects that delve into environmental, development, and social policy matters. Additionally, we actively promote knowledge dissemination through lectures, publications, and events. Our aim is to reach a wide audience, sharing insights and raising awareness on topics related to nature, environmental and resource protection, as well as development cooperation on a national scale.
adelphi research plays a crucial role in advancing environmental protection, social development, poverty reduction, peace-building, and fostering economic, political, and social participation in countries of the global South. We achieve this through the implementation of practical projects and the provision of scientifically grounded recommendations for action. Our aim is to make a meaningful impact and drive positive change in these regions.
This video tells the story of Faith, a young woman from a rural village in Makueni County in southern Kenya. Her story begins in the year 2030 when her parents are doing their best to adapt their farm to recurring drought and provide their children with a better future. We then jump to an aspirational scenario in 2050 when Faith has returned to work as a teacher and her village is thriving. Her story shows that while drought and other climate change impacts reduce income and restrict other potential sources of revenue for rural communities, providing access to credit and investing in education has the power to open up new opportunities so that they are less affected by climate change.
This video builds on research undertaken by the EU-funded HABITABLE project, which examines the interactions between climate change, habitability and migration. As the impacts of the climate crisis combine with other risks, migration may serve as an effective adaptation strategy. However, it can also lead to increased vulnerability, and for many it is not an option, either by choice or due to a lack of resources. The links between climate change, habitability and human mobility are complex and highly context specific, with the reasons for and outcomes of migration dependent on a variety of social, political, economic, environmental and demographic factors.
Developing plausible future scenarios of how global warming may shape migration in different contexts can aid the planning and implementation of measures to support adaptation, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability. The video here was co-developed with experts on climate change adaptation, migration, and sustainable development in Kenya, and aims to support the development of people-centred solutions to the climate crisis.
This video is part of a series of scenario stories produced as part of the HABITABLE project. For more videos, please see here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ArCHLaLKSlNWhd7onElsrHSaHWrXzJb
For more information about scenarios and their development, check our “In search of a habitable future” report here: habitableproject.org/publication/in-search-of-a-habitable-future
For more insights and recommendations from the HABITABLE project, please visit our website: habitableproject.org
Produced by: Joshua Knowles
Directed by: Tobias Bernstein, adelphi research
With special thanks to the team at Samuel Hall Kenya for their support.
adelphi research is an independent think tank for environmental and development policy research and analysis. Our mission is to enable transformative change and to create a sustainable future for generations to come.
adelphi research (adelphi-research.de/en), established in 2001 in Berlin, is a non-profit and independent institution. Our team of over 100 researchers specialises in analysing environmental, energy, and climate policies at both national and international levels. We're passionate about conducting transdisciplinary research projects that delve into environmental, development, and social policy matters. Additionally, we actively promote knowledge dissemination through lectures, publications, and events. Our aim is to reach a wide audience, sharing insights and raising awareness on topics related to nature, environmental and resource protection, as well as development cooperation on a national scale.
adelphi research plays a crucial role in advancing environmental protection, social development, poverty reduction, peace-building, and fostering economic, political, and social participation in countries of the global South. We achieve this through the implementation of practical projects and the provision of scientifically grounded recommendations for action. Our aim is to make a meaningful impact and drive positive change in these regions.
