Migration policy framework for Africa and plan of action (2018 – 2030) by human resources in the promotion of health and called upon States to develop a realistic plan for development of human resources for health. vi. Provide migrants’ access to social services, and the nutritional needs of infants and children of migrants in line with international law, standards and norms, ensuring such access is not restricted on the basis of migration status. Provide access to such service in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way without stigma and through advocacy and the provision of cultural mediators. vii. Advocate for the inclusion of migrants and mobile population health issues into national and regional health programmes and strategies. viii. Support the establishment of Health and Social Affairs Desks at the level of the RECs, to harmonise migration and health policies and address cross-border health related issues among respective Member States. ix. Develop strategies to allow screening and treatment at entry points/border posts in war torn areas and areas at high risk of natural disasters. x. Member states should develop strategies to respond to major epidemics in line with the International Health regulations (IHR). xi. Ensure that healthcare personnel in high migrant receiving areas are trained to provide healthcare needs of migrants. 9.7 Migration and environment Environmental factors play a role in causing population movements, and conversely, migration has an impact on the environment. For instance, internal migration, such as the process of urbanisation, is sometimes linked to environmental degradation and environmental disasters which force farmers and other rural populations off their land. Also, the presence of large numbers of displaced persons in refugee camps and IDP hosting areas can have negative effects on local environments. Environmental considerations are therefore playing an increasingly important role in the formulation of policies on migration and forced displacement. 76 SDG 11 highlights the need to….. (m)ake cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, while Target 11.5 aims to….significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations by 2030. SDG 13 urges…. urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, while Target 13 seeks to…. strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.