 The world is recovering from a major shock, a global pandemic that has put a halt to traditional internal and international mobility patterns. But while we are all preoccupied with response and recovery to COVID-19 over the past several decades, climate change and environmental degradation has emerged as what I could say the defining issue of our time. Slowly the impacts of this change on migration and mobility has moved into the spotlight. Our awareness and knowledge of the challenge have expanded tremendously. Just as the impact for migrants displays populations and broader communities have proliferated. Our objective today is to call on the governments, partners and experts gathered here today to accelerate action on migration, environment and climate change through strong partnerships and innovative initiatives.