IOM Fiji

04/06/2026

🌱Today is World Environment Day — a reminder that protecting our planet means protecting people. 🌏

This year, we highlight a milestone for the Pacific and for communities worldwide: the Climate Justice Resolution adopted at the UN General Assembly championed by Pacific youth and supported by countries across the region.

The resolution calls on the International Court of Justice to clarify states’ obligations on climate action; a powerful step toward ensuring that those most affected by climate change are not left behind.

For the Pacific, where rising seas, extreme weather and environmental degradation threaten lives, livelihoods and cultural identity, this is more than a legal process.

It is a call for fairness, accountability and a safer future for all.🫂

At IOM, we stand with communities on the frontlines, supporting resilience, mobility and climate‑informed solutions that protect people and preserve dignity.

On World Environment Day, we reaffirm that climate justice is people‑centered justice — and the Pacific is leading the way. 🙌

03/06/2026

Building stronger evacuation preparedness in Vanuatu 🇻🇺

Last week in Port Vila (25-29 May), government and partner agencies came together to strengthen how evacuation centres are managed during emergencies.

Through a Training of Trainers and simulation exercise under the Sef Ples Blong Yumi Phase II project, participants didn’t just learn the National Evacuation Centre Management Guidelines - they practiced them in real-life scenarios.

From coordination exercises to a hands-on visit to a safe shelter, participants gained practical experience in:

✅managing evacuation centres 🏠
✅registering displaced people📝
✅working together across agencies during emergencies🤝

By the end of the training, participants are now ready to support rollout in their provinces and communities as both evacuation centre managers and trainers.🌱

This activity was led by the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), with IOM Vanuatu as co-lead of the Displacement and Evacuation Centre Management (DECM) Cluster, in collaboration with partners.

With support from the Australian Government (DFAT), the next step is to expand training nationwide and strengthen preparedness at community level. 🇦🇺

IOM Vanuatu Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade🌺

02/06/2026

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in climate change, disaster-induced displacement, research, student engagement, and community resilience in Vanuatu.

Read more: https://www.dailypost.vu/news/nuv-iom-partnership-strengthens-climate-resilience-and-student-learning/article_8e364bb7-0201-5ab0-a03d-47a83dafa98f.html

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

Final Programme Steering Committee Meeting – PCCMHS Phase II 🤝

Last week, the 6th and final Pacific Climate Change Migration and Human Security (PCCMHS) Phase II Programme Steering Committee Meeting was convened, bringing together members in a hybrid format.

The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of overall programme progress, with updates from participating countries Republic of the Marshall Islands, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Tuvalu alongside implementing agencies. Discussions covered key programme components, including regional coordination under the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility, overall programme performance, and management updates. 🌏

The session also focused on sustainability considerations and forward-looking priorities, culminating in acknowledgment of key outcomes and the formal closure of PCCMHS Phase II.

In his closing remarks, PSC Chair and IOM Chief of Mission Solomon Kantha noted that the programme has made a significant and lasting contribution to both the Pacific and the global conversation on climate mobility. He highlighted the Pacific’s leadership in advancing practical, rights based approaches to climate related migration and emphasised that the commitment of Pacific Island countries has ensured climate mobility remains a human centred priority, focused on dignity, resilience and community support. 🌺

We extend our sincere appreciation to all PCCMHS partners, IOM, United Nations ESCAP Pacific Office, International Labour Organization, UN Human Rights Pacific, Pacific Islands Forum and Platform on Disaster Displacement and acknowledge the generous support of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇳🇿

27/05/2026

Launching a New Chapter on Climate Mobility in the Pacific 🌺

We’re pleased to mark the successful launch of the Pacific Climate Mobility: Regional Commitments to Localized Actions in Fiji and Tuvalu to Advance the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility Programme in Tuvalu through the inception workshop, that was held in Funafuti today with government stakeholders, civil society organizations, development partners and community leaders. 🇫🇯🤝🇹🇻

This workshop brought partners together to build a shared understanding of the programme’s goals, explore existing climate mobility financing pathways, identify priority actions tailored specifically towards the needs and priorities of the Government and the people of Tuvalu.

Funded by the IOM Development Fund, the initiative supports the ongoing implementation of the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility—a landmark regional commitment endorsed by Pacific Leaders to address migration, displacement and planned relocation in the face of climate change, while prioritizing people’s right to stay in place where possible.

Over the next two years, the programme will aim to strengthen localised action in communities to ensure climate mobility is people-centred, rights-based and culturally grounded. This represents an important milestone in advancing climate action for Pacific communities in Tuvalu and Fiji to navigate and thrive amid existing and growing challenges.

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27/05/2026

The Government of Tuvalu, in collaboration with IOM Coordination Office for the South Pacific and the International Labour Organization (ILO), marked an important milestone with the launch of three key resources: the Tuvalu Climate Mobility Trends and Capacity Needs Assessment, the Tuvalu Migration Preparedness Information Package, and the Scoping Study on Opportunities for Tuvaluan Seafarers within the International Maritime Industry.

The event was marked by the presence of Mr. Penivao Moealofa, Acting Permanent Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, alongside representatives from government, donor agencies, development partners, and the persons with disability community.🤝

Collectively, the three publications provide complementary insights on climate mobility, migration preparedness, and labour mobility for Tuvalu:

• The Tuvalu Climate Mobility Trends and Capacity Needs Assessment examines how climate change is influencing migration patterns and identifies priority capacity needs to address displacement, planned relocation, and voluntary migration.🌱
• The Tuvalu Migration Preparedness Information Package provides individuals and families with practical guidance to support safe and informed migration decisions. To improve accessibility across Tuvalu, the package is also being disseminated through radio programmes, brochures, and flyers, alongside the distribution of solar-powered radios to remote communities.📻📦
• The Scoping Study on Opportunities for Tuvaluan Seafarers within the International Maritime Industry assesses the current landscape for Tuvaluan seafarers, identifying challenges and opportunities for enhancing their employability.⚓

Developed under the Pacific Climate Change Migration and Human Security Programme Phase II, the Tuvalu Climate Mobility Trends and Capacity Needs Assessment and the Tuvalu Migration Preparedness Information Package were coordinated by IOM, and the Scoping Study on Opportunities for Tuvaluan Seafarers was coordinated by the International Labour Organization, in close collaboration with programme partners United Nations ESCAP Pacific Office, Platform on Disaster Displacement, UN Human Rights Pacific, and the Pacific Islands Forum, with funding support from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade🌏

Fakafetai lasi to all partners, stakeholders, and community members who contributed to this important milestone and continue to support safe, informed, and climate-resilient mobility pathways for the people of Tuvalu. 🇹🇻

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27/05/2026

Last week in Suva, those at the forefront in search of solutions and innovation from Fiji and Vanuatu, came together for a Peer-to-Peer Exchange on Planned Relocation, an approach that turns policy into practice by putting decision-makers and technical teams side-by-side, in the places where relocation is happening.

The P2P exchange created space for honest learning across institutions and communities, moving beyond presentations to how things work in real life: coordination across ministries, sustainable financing options, and safeguards that keep relocation just, inclusive and dignified.

What made the P2P model powerful?
✅ Direct exposure to Fiji’s planned relocation frameworks, guidelines and SOPs, and the practical steps behind them
✅ Hands-on learning on risk and vulnerability tools (including CRVAM and the Risk Index for Climate Displacement)
✅ Community talanoa in Tukuraki and Vuniniudrovu, grounding policy discussions in lived experience, livelihoods, infrastructure, and long-term community led resilience
✅ A multi-stakeholder roundtable with Fiji’s relocation and displacement coordination mechanisms (FTRD/TWG), strengthening pathways

Implemented through the Pacific Climate Change Migration and Human Security (PCCMHS) programme and the Internal Displacement Solutions Fund (IDSF), the project - Advancing Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement in Vanuatu, is supported by UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji and IOM - UN Migration.

For Vanuatu, guided by national policies on climate change, DRR, and displacement, this kind of learning helps translate strong policy foundations into operational guidance, coordination, and community centred safeguards that can hold up over time.

26/05/2026

This week marked significant progress in IOM’s ongoing support to strengthening Tonga’s immigration systems. 🇹🇴

IOM facilitated a major step forward as visa officers received training on the upcoming online visa application system. While applications are currently processed manually, the new system will significantly streamline procedures, enhance efficiency, improve data accuracy and strengthen coordination with partner agencies. It will also make services more accessible and user friendly for applicants. IOM continues to work closely with the Tonga Immigration Division of His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services to support a smooth and successful launch. 💼💻

IOM also delivered an in depth training session on the data analysis, reporting and visualization tools within MIDAS — Tonga’s Border Management Information System.

The training focused on equipping officers with the skills to generate clear, visual, and actionable immigration reports. Collecting data is essential but interpreting and applying it effectively is what drives informed, evidence based decision making. These tools will support regular reporting, movement monitoring, early detection of irregular trends, and strategic planning. 📊🔍

It has been a highly productive week of capacity building and strengthening Tonga’s immigration systems. IOM extends its sincere appreciation to the dedicated trainers, the officers who actively participated and the Japan - The Government of Japan 🇯🇵 for their continued support of MIDAS.