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This IOM infosheet explores the links between climate change, human trafficking and smuggling in the Asia-Pacific region. To address these challenges, the infosheet provides an overview of best practices from existing projects in the region. The report recommends the following interventions to reduce the risk of trafficking prior to disasters:

• Monitor trends related to TiP, particularly in areas vulnerable to or affected by disasters and climate change;
•  Awareness campaigns on human trafficking and environmental change in migrant source areas especially among local leaders and government officials where traditional livelihoods have been devastated by climate change;
• Build capacity of governmental and nongovernmental institutions to respond effectively to the challenges posed by human trafficking and associated forms of exploitation of vulnerable migrants if a sudden- or slow-onset event occurs.