The Africa Climate Mobility Initiative
Advances the inclusion of climate mobility in national plans and policies, elevates the contribution of African youths, and builds political momentum for regional cooperation around shared priorities.
THE GLOBAL CENTRE FOR CLIMATE MOBILITY
Enabling Positive Adaptation Journeys amidst the Climate Crisis
The Global Centre for Climate Mobility
We strive for a world where communities affected by the climate crisis can adapt with dignity, whether they choose to stay, decide to relocate, or are compelled to move.
Voices from the Frontlines
The GCCM leads five regionally tailored initiatives, co-developed with national governments, regional bodies, and frontline communities. All focus on evidence-based, community-led, and rights-based approaches, while advancing distinctive regional goals.
Climate change is reshaping our world. How can its people be empowered to face climate shocks and stressors and make informed decisions to move or stay now and in the future?
Learn moreOur Champions & Our Regional Initiatives
Our Regional Initiatives
The GCCM leads five regionally tailored initiatives, co-developed with national governments, regional organisations, the UN system and frontline communities. All focus on evidence-based, community-led, and rights-based approaches, while advancing distinctive regional goals and priorities.
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The Greater Caribbean Climate Mobility Initiative
Addresses the unique climate mobility realities of the Small Island Developing States and coastal countries of the Greater Caribbean through knowledge, policy development, and community grants for locally-led adaptation & solutions.
The Pacific Climate Mobility Initiative
Builds evidence and enables nationally owned and community-led responses to address the risk of forced displacement and loss & damage amidst a changing climate, particularly sea-level rise.
Coastal Cities Initiative
Convenes a growing network of over 500 mayors of coastal cities worldwide, united in shaping resilient, people-centered, and locally-led transitions in the face of sea-level rise.
Our Institutes & Practices
The GCCM’s work is organized around two dedicated Institutes and three core Practices that drive knowledge, policy, innovation, partnerships and action:
The Communities Climate Adaptation FacilityThe Adaptation Journeys InstituteThe Rising Nations Institute
The Solutions Lab
The Knowledge Hub
Our Convenings: Three Flagship Forums
We host three annual flagship convenings to foster global collaboration, connect stakeholders and elevate political commitment & collective ambition.
Our Advocacy: Coalitions for Action
The GCCM enables and serves as the Secretariat for three important global advocacy coalitions that elevate political ambition, foster cooperation, enable action, and amplify the voices of frontline communities.
Resources & Publications
PRESS & MEDIA
The Latest on the GCCM
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 ・ PRESS RELEASE ・ 5 MIN READ
The Climate Crisis Is Making the Pacific Islands Uninhabitable. Who Will Help Preserve Our Nations?
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Climate Mobility Pavilion - COP29
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 ・ PRESS RELEASE ・ 5 MIN READ
The Global Centre for Climate Mobility