2 March 2026
Climate Catalytic Fund Projects Take Root in Indonesia
IOM Indonesia, with support from IOM's Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL), signed contracts for eight projects in 2025. These represent a total Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF) investment of US$134,268, matched by US$114,250 in contributions from national and local partners and communities. The projects are being implemented in Bandung Barat
Regency, Aceh Timur Regency and Makassar City, all of which were identified as high-risk areas by the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD).
The three projects nearing completion:
Solar-Powered Irrigation for Climate-Resilient Agriculture (Desa Wangunharja, Lembang, Bandung Barat) Dry-season water shortages in Desa Wangunharja reduce harvests and incomes, forcing some farmers to migrate temporarily in search of work. The project is installing a solar-powered irrigation system that pumps water from a nearby river to a hilltop reservoir, supplying farms year-round and easing the drought-driven pressure on farmers to leave.
Bioreactor Ozone (BIZON) Technology for Clean Water (Untia Village, Biringkanaya District, Makassar) Sea level rise and tidal flooding are pushing seawater into groundwater in Untia Village, leaving water sources saline and contaminated and increasing health risks. The project introduces BIZON technology to treat available water and provide a safe, reliable supply of clean water.
Women-Led Climate Adaptation and Solar Innovation (Tallo Sub-District, Makassar) This project helps women and vulnerable households in Tallo cope with extreme heat and drought. It combines community cooling spaces, rainwater storage for the dry season and solar-powered fishponds to support livelihoods. Thirty local women are being trained as GreenTech Stewards to lead and sustain these solutions.
A further 22 high-potential projects have been added to the CCF pipeline and are awaiting funding.


