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This paper examines the concept of planned relocation (moving people from risky areas prone to flooding and sea level rise) as a form of disaster risk reduction. Governments often facilitate planned relocation. Suitable land, adequate compensation and place attachment are key concerns for people being asked to relocate.
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This paper is a comparative study of three Sri Lankan cases where the government has relocated communities. The struggles, politics, and outcomes of each case are discussed.
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This page is a summary of: Relocation as a climate change risk reduction strategy, October 2022, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.4324/9781003216476-9.
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