Synthesis and conclusion

Abstract

Vulnerability to extreme weather events and the ability of households to cope and adapt to such events including through migration have become major concerns in the development community. This is also the case in the Sundarbans, an area repeatedly affected by violent cyclones. This study provides new evidence on the extent to which households are affected by cyclones, whether they are able to cope and adapt, whether they benefit from community and government support, and whether the households that are affected the most by cyclones tend to experience more migration by household members away from the area. This synthesis chapter summarizes key results of the study and suggests a few tentative potential implications for policy.