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Session

Climate Change Adaptation: Water Scarcity and Management
Location: B003
Session Chair: Emilien Veron, INRAE

Presentation 3

Drought, Mafia and Slavery: Evidence from Italy

Luca Buzzanca¹, Carlo Caporali^1,2

1: Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy; 2: NOVA School of Business and Economics, Environmental Economics K.C., Portugal

Discussant: Emilien Veron (INRAE)

We investigate the effects of climate-induced migration on criminal dynamics in destination countries. Leveraging restricted-access monthly and provincial-level data on human trafficking-related crimes, our difference-in-differences estimates show that the severe drought shock occurring in Southern Nigeria in 2016 increased human trafficking-related crimes committed by Nigerian nationals in Italy. Specifically, we estimate an increase of 18 additional crimes attributable to this climate shock, representing a 150% rise relative to pre-shock levels. We then explore the role of existing organized crime structures and community networks in facilitating the exploitation of migrants using provincial-level data. This analysis reveals that a stronger presence of criminal organizations and larger Nigerian communities in certain provinces explains a higher incidence of crimes related to human trafficking.