Migratory movements following natural disasters

Migratory movements out of areas affected by natural disasters might be expected, given the damage to the local environment. However, the overall picture from the Tsunami was, that while affected individuals and families remained internally displaced for a long time, only some actually migrated out of the area for economic reasons. There were also signs of migration into affected areas as relatives and aid agencies moved in to provide support, or migrant workers arrived in search of work in reconstruction. There was heightened awareness of the risks of trafficking post- Tsunami, but little indication that this threat ever materialized, perhaps due to swift action by governments and agencies to put prevention measures in place.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions