Colombo: A meeting to present the European Union-funded Climate Mobility Project was held today at the Defence Ministry with the presence of the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The discussion was attended by a delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), led by its Head of Mission for Sri Lanka, Kristin Parco.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, during the meeting, the IOM delegation briefed the Defence Secretary on the objectives, strategic framework, and key interventions of the EU-funded Climate Mobility Project. The initiative aims to strengthen national capacities to address climate-induced mobility challenges through coordinated policy engagement, institutional collaboration, and targeted technical assistance.

The Defence Secretary underscored the growing importance of addressing climate-related migration in a structured manner. The discussion also highlighted the need for enhanced inter-agency coordination and sustained international co
operation to effectively respond to emerging challenges.