Learning from Cyclone Nargis: Investing in the Environment for Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction - A Case Study

This case study analyses the root causes of environmental degradation in the Ayeyarwady Delta after Cyclone Nargis and illustrates the interrelationship between environmental management, livelihoods and disasters. Key lessons from Cyclone Nargis are drawn out, highlighting the importance of addressing disaster risks over the long term, through improved environmental governance and resource management and the development of more sustainable livelihoods.