In this paper, I propose to isolate the role of age as a self-selection factor of international migration. The role of … age is estimated on intended emigration rather than on observed outcomes of migration, using individual measures of … observed outcomes of migration, suggesting that out-selection factors interact with age and shape the demographic profile of …

) migration intentions. We combine individual survey data on migration intentions with measures of localized weather shocks for … conditions, migration perceptions, or adaptation capabilities. We find that droughts are associated with a higher probability of … migration intentions in Senegal, Niger and Ivory Coast. The effect on international migration intentions are only significant in …