The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives, Ethiopia, and Libya, the collaboration aims to mitigate the impacts of climate change on migration and enhance resilience among vulnerable communities.

Climate change is a growing driver of displacement, with 26.4 million internal displacements recorded in 2023 alone. By the end of the year, 7.7 million people were left internally displaced due to disasters (IDMC, 2024). The scale of displacements triggered by weather-related events underscores the urgent need for more data highlighting the impacts of climate change on migration.

“We can no longer simply react to climate change,” said Amy Pope, IOM Director General. “This collaboration with Microsoft empowers IOM with data and insights that enable us to proactively address the impact of climate change on migration so we can better protect vulnerable communities.”