Relocation Planning Must Address Voluntary Immobility

Carol  Farbotko; Olivia  Dun; Fanny Thornton; Karen  McNamara; Celia McMichael

doi:10.1038/s41558-020-0829-6

Relocation Planning Must Address Voluntary Immobility

Carol Farbotko, Olivia Dun, Fanny Thornton, Karen McNamara, Celia McMichael

Canberra Law School

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Planned relocation of communities exposed to climate hazards is an important adaptation measure. However, relocation planning and policies must recognize and support those who do not wish to relocate, particularly groups with strong place attachment and for whom relocation may increase, not reduce, vulnerability.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	702-704
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nature Climate Change
Volume	10
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-020-0829-6
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2020

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Relocation Planning Must Address Voluntary Immobility

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