This paper analyses the role of industrialised countries, specifically Australia and New Zealand, and their efforts and policies aimed at assisting vulnerable Pacific island communities over any future climate-induced migration.

This analysis addresses six challenges facing Pacific Island nations - demography; urbanisation; immigration; health and health systems; gender relations; and governance. These challenges have been prioritised over others because, taken together, they have the greatest potential to check the region’s development and undermine its resilience.

The past 12 months have seen a veritable frenzy of diplomatic activity in the Pacific Ocean.

The politics of people movement is a defining feature of the 21st Century, with profound ramifications for every country in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia. This collection examines many of the region’s most troubling situations of people on the move while giving considered attention to the opportunities for better national and regional responses.

This report summarises the key recommendations arising from discussions on shared opportunities for trade, investment and increased mutual understanding, held as part of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Sydney in March 2018.