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The report underscores the alarming displacement of humans and wildlife caused by environmental degradation, projecting that between 50 to 700 million people could be affected by 2050. It delves into the intricate relationships among migration, environmental change, and conflict, emphasizing that these movements can serve as both consequences and catalysts for these pressing issues.

Originating from the inaugural Environmental Peacebuilding Conference in 2019, the Task Force comprises a global coalition of multidisciplinary practitioners linked to migration. The report's editors—Elaine Hsiao, Richard Matthew, Phillipe Le Billon, and Galeo Saintz —bring diverse expertise to the table, striving to unite various disciplines and stakeholders involved in migration, conservation, development, humanitarian efforts, legal frameworks, conflict-sensitive strategies, and environmental peacebuilding.

A critical finding of the report is the historical role of certain conservation practices in displacing local communities and wildlife, further complicating the crisis.To mitigate these challenges, it advocates for holistic approaches that integrate diverse data sources and local knowledge. Environmental peacebuilding and sustainable development must be concurrently promoted to address the multifaceted impacts of migration across its various stages.

The report serves as a call to action, aiming to inspire innovative policies and funding to address the expected rise in migration linked to environmental factors and conflict. The document emphasizes that while migration can contribute to ecosystem health and resilience, it can also result in significant stress and harm, particularly when it is forced.