Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 11 August 2025 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on climate-resilient development and community resilience in PNG. 

This strategic partnership brings together GGGI’s expertise in green growth with IOM’s global leadership in human mobility. The MOU set out a shared vision and commitment to address the urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change and migration in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions. 

Key areas of collaboration include: 

• Supporting national and local institutions to integrate climate resilience and mobility into development plans. 

• Mobilizing climate and green finance to fund projects that address environmental and displacement challenges. 

• Promoting nature-based solutions, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable livelihoods. 

• Advancing joint research, knowledge sharing, and South-South cooperation across the Pacific. 

“Climate change is not only an environmental issue; it is a human one,” said Mr. David James Arnold, IOM Chief of Mission in PNG. “Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation are already displacing communities, disrupting livelihoods, and straining local capacities. Through this partnership with GGGI, we are committed to delivering real, community-level impact, ensuring that climate action is inclusive and that migration responses are safe, dignified, and rooted in resilience.” 

“This partnership marks a significant step forward in building inclusive and climate-resilient futures for Papua New Guinea’s communities, while also addressing the growing realities of climate-induced migration and the potential for related conflicts over resources and livelihoods,” said Mr. Mohammad Ali Shaikh, GGGI Country Representative in PNG. 

The signing of the MOU reinforces both organizations’ support for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in the face of climate challenges. 

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GGGI Pacific (Regional Office)

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GGGI PNG
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