Bangladesh has highlighted migration as a powerful adaptation strategy in addressing climate-induced displacement, underscoring the need for strengthening international cooperation on resilience and human dignity.
Bangladesh Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva Nahida Sobhan has met Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope and discussed the nexus between climate change, migration and sustainable development.
Climate-induced displacement is one of the key drivers of human mobility in climate-vulnerable countries.
Ambassador Nahida Sobhan congratulated DG Pope on the successful completion of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) and the publication of the World Migration Report 2026, said the Bangladesh Mission in Geneva yesterday (30 May).
She expressed hope that these initiatives will help harness migration as a catalyst for sustainable development, particularly for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and climate-vulnerable nations.
Nahida Sobhan also mentioned that Bangladesh stands ready to contribute to the World Migration Report.
The meeting also explored ways in which IOM can further support the well-being and resilience of Rohingyas (Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals) and the host communities in Bangladesh.
Source: https://www.tbsnews.net/foreign-policy/bangladesh-highlights-migration-key-climate-adaptation-strategy-1451181
