Global Immigration Crisis at the Panama-Colombia Border: Environmental, Social, and Human Rights Challenges in the Darién Gap

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  Global Immigration Crisis at the Panama-Colombia Border: Environmental, Social, and Human Rights Challenges in the Darién Gap - Information

  Matched Team	Team 57
  Name	FERGUSON BALOYES ALBERTO ALEXANDER	Country	Panama
  Scholarship	G-20	Email Address	aferguson@kdis.ac.kr
  Year	2020	Program	MDP
  Workplace Category	Government	Workplace
  Department		Position

• Brief intro of project

  Global Immigration Crisis at the Panama-Colombia Border: Environmental, Social, and Human Rights Challenges in the Darién Gap - Brief intro of project

  Title	Global Immigration Crisis at the Panama-Colombia Border: Environmental, Social, and Human Rights Challenges in the Darién Gap
  Sustainable Development Goals	16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  Timely Global Issues	3. Cooperatives in a Global Economy
  Sub-topic that describes project	Climate Change
  Summary of your project	The migration crisis in the Darién gap, at the Panama-Colombia border, has raised concerns in several areas, including environmental impact, indigenous communities, and migrant security. This project aims to analyze and address the effects of migration in the region through sustainable strategies involving governmental, academic, and international cooperation

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  Specific alumni in mind	Anyone can join
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  Global Immigration Crisis at the Panama-Colombia Border: Environmental, Social, and Human Rights Challenges in the Darién Gap - Details of Cooperation Project

  Objective of the Project	This project aims to assess and address the multifaceted challenges posed by mass immigration through the Darién Gap, a critical migration corridor at the Panama-Colombia border. The primary objectives are: Environmental Impact Assessment & Mitigation: Analyze the ecological consequences of migration-related waste and develop sustainable waste management strategies. Social and Indigenous Community Support: Evaluate the socioeconomic impact on indigenous populations and propose policies to protect their rights and traditions. Human Rights and Security Enhancement: Identify vulnerabilities faced by migrants, particularly regarding safety, gender-based violence, and human trafficking, and propose protective measures. Regional and International Cooperation: Foster collaboration between governments, NGOs, and international organizations to develop coordinated solutions.
  Expected Benefits from the Project	Environmental Restoration: Implementation of waste management and conservation initiatives to protect biodiversity in the Darién Gap. Community Empowerment: Strengthening of indigenous communities by providing sustainable economic opportunities while preserving their cultural heritage. Enhanced Human Rights Protections: Development of policy recommendations to safeguard migrants from violence, exploitation, and inhumane conditions. Strategic Policy Recommendations: Formulation of evidence-based policies for sustainable border management and crisis response. Regional Stability: Strengthened partnerships between Panama, Colombia, and international stakeholders to create long-term solutions.
  Anything you would like to inform the potential partner	This project seeks collaboration with institutions, researchers, and organizations experienced in migration policy, environmental sustainability, and human rights advocacy. We welcome partnerships with governmental agencies, international organizations (e.g., UNHCR, IOM, UNEP), and research institutions to provide data-driven solutions. The project will generate reports, policy briefs, and recommendations to influence policymaking at national and regional levels.