Bangladesh, IOM Hold Talks on Climate-Induced Migration Challenges

Bangladesh and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have highlighted the need to leverage migration as a key adaptation strategy to address climate-induced displacement and advance sustainable development.

The issue was discussed during a meeting in Geneva between Bangladesh Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Nahida Sobhan, and IOM Director General Amy Pope, according to a message received on Sunday.

During the meeting, Ambassador Nahida congratulated Pope on the successful conclusion of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) and the publication of the World Migration Report 2026.

She expressed optimism that the outcomes of the forum and the report would contribute to strengthening global efforts to utilize migration as a driver of sustainable development, particularly for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and nations highly vulnerable to climate change.

The envoy also reiterated Bangladesh’s willingness to contribute to future editions of the World Migration Report by sharing its experiences and best practices in addressing migration-related challenges.

The two sides also discussed ways to enhance IOM’s support for the welfare and resilience of Rohingyas, officially referred to as Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs), as well as the host communities in Bangladesh.

Both parties stressed that growing climate impacts make international cooperation on migration, resilience-building and the protection of human dignity increasingly vital.