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Finding Safer Ground: Planned Relocation Policies and Processes in The Caribbean

Thematic Area
Migration, environment, and climate change
Year
2021
Country
The Caribbean
Language
English

This research aims to expand the conversation about planned relocation and to focus specifically on Caribbean experiences. This report draws on good practices in order to provide tools for decision-making and to support States in addressing the needs of persons and communities that are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This study highlights opportunities to create more holistic and effective migration and disaster risk reduction policies and draws from interviews not only with government officials but also with community members who experienced the relocation, a critical perspective for understanding how relocations are planned and implemented.