Journal article
A livelihood analysis of resettlement outcomes: Lessons for climate-induced relocations
Ambio, Vol.49(9), pp.1474-1489
2020
Abstract
The resettlement of communities has occurred throughout time from a variety of drivers. More recently, relocation from climate change impacts has emerged in policy frameworks and on-the-ground initiatives. While there are few case studies of climate-induced relocation globally, this is expected to increase in the future. Exploring the livelihood implications of past resettlements is one way of better preparing for this. This paper reviews 203 resettlement case studies to evaluate the implications on livelihoods and extract key lessons applicable for future climate-induced relocations. Findings revealed physical outcomes as the only in which any improvement was seen while natural, social, financial, human and cultural outcomes fared worse. Key consideration for future relocations emerged surrounding: (a) land and compensation, (b) accounting for the issue of access to livelihood assets, (c) accounting for the intersections of vulnerability within a 'community', (d) explicit recognition and attention to the cultural dimensions of relocation, and (e) meaningful participatory planning.
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- Title
- A livelihood analysis of resettlement outcomes: Lessons for climate-induced relocations
- Authors
- Annah E Piggott-McKellar (Corresponding Author) - University of QueenslandJasmine Pearson (Author) - University of QueenslandKaren E McNamara (Author) - University of QueenslandPatrick Nunn (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Sustainability Research Centre
- Publication details
- Ambio, Vol.49(9), pp.1474-1489
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- DOI
- 10.1007/s13280-019-01289-5
- ISSN
- 0044-7447
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; Sustainability Research Centre; Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450980002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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