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Bangladesh Pushes Climate Migration Cooperation
Bangladesh has underscored migration as a key strategy for adapting to climate change, stressing the importance of stronger global cooperation to address climate-induced displacement while protecting human dignity and resilience.
The issue was highlighted during a meeting in Geneva between Bangladesh’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Nahida Sobhan, and Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration.
The discussion focused on the growing links between climate change, migration and sustainable development, particularly for countries highly vulnerable to climate impacts.
During the meeting, the Bangladeshi envoy described climate-driven displacement as one of the major forces shaping human mobility in vulnerable nations and emphasised the need to strengthen international support systems for affected populations.
She also congratulated the IOM chief on the successful completion of the International Migration Review Forum and the release of the World Migration Report 2026, expressing hope that the initiatives would help promote migration as a driver of sustainable development, particularly for least developed and climate-vulnerable countries.
Bangladesh also expressed interest in contributing to future migration-related global research and policy discussions.
The meeting further explored ways to enhance support for displaced Rohingyas and host communities in Bangladesh, focusing on improving resilience, humanitarian assistance and long-term well-being.