The right move? Ensuring durable relocation after typhoon Haiyan

This paper presents key findings from the survey conducted in areas targeted for relocation following Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. It aims to understand the needs and perceptions of groups affected. It argues that current plans ignore key elements of sustainable relocation processes, and lack technical guidance and support. It emphasizes that the legal rights of thousands of people to be informed and consulted are not being met which may leave many survivors poorer and more vulnerable to disasters. The paper urges decision makers to prioritize the suitability and sustainability of relocation processes, rather than to rush and risk wasting scarce resources and increasing the poverty of vulnerable groups.