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On 15 May 2025, the Republic of Palau and the Global Centre for Climate Mobility unveiled a landmark partnership under the Pacific Climate Mobility Initiative. This collaboration will fast-track community-led adaptation by deploying rapid-impact C-CAF grants, convening a national ecosystem of government, civil society and youth stakeholders, and integrating cutting-edge climate mobility data into Palau’s policy framework. Together, they will strengthen Palau’s capacity to preempt and manage climate-induced displacement, advance circular mobility solutions and mobilize green finance for resilient, locally driven adaptation journeys.

Suva, 30 April 2025 — The Government of Fiji and the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) have launched a landmark partnership to confront the impacts of climate mobility. Through the Communities Climate Adaptation Facility (C-CAF), communities will receive quick-impact climate finance to support localized adaptation measures and preserve cultural heritage. The partnership, anchored in the Pacific Climate Mobility Initiative, emphasizes evidence-based policy, community leadership, and planned relocation across Fiji’s 14 provinces. High-level consultations underscored a whole-of-society approach, with national ministries and local leaders aligning to address urgent needs of communities facing sea-level rise, severe flooding, and other climate hazards. This collaboration positions Fiji as a global leader in people-centered climate adaptation and mobility solutions.

From a distinguished pool of over 6,000 applicants worldwide, twelve emerging leaders have been chosen to form the inaugural cohort of the Climate Mobility Fellowship. Hailing from diverse regions and professional backgrounds, these fellows are poised to transform the complex challenges of climate mobility into pathways for resilience and innovation.

The Government of Vanuatu and the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen national responses to climate mobility. Through high-level consultations and community engagement in Port Vila, the partnership will support Vanuatu’s leadership in advancing community-led adaptation, localized climate finance, and resilience planning. This collaboration marks a key milestone under the Pacific Climate Mobility Initiative and will be formalized at the upcoming UN Ocean Conference in Nice.

The C-CAF is a global initiative spearheaded by the GCCM to address the pressing needs of local communities at the frontline of the climate crisis. Hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), C-CAF aims to bridge the gap in climate finance by providing quick-impact grants of up to $100,000 USD to communities vulnerable to the climate impacts. These grants enable local populations by supporting initiatives that address urgent climate-related challenges and enhance adaptive capacities. Unlike traditional climate finance, which often prioritizes large-scale infrastructure projects, the C-CAF focuses on placing resources directly in the hands of communities, enabling them to lead their own climate resilience efforts.