Migration, Environment and Climate Change

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 175 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to: 

1.    Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility 

2.    Advance understanding of migration issues 

3.    Encourage social and economic development through migration; and 

4.    Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

IOM's Regional Office for the East, Horn and Southern Africa, specifically, the Climate Action Division, works to Support implementation IOM's institutional strategy on Migration, Environment and Climate Change , notably it's three objectives related to identifying solutions for people to stay, move and for those on the m...