Sustainable livelihoods and people's vulnerability in the face of coastal hazards

Issue Date

6-2009

Abstract

The present study investigates into the link between people's vulnerability in the face of coastal hazards and sustainable livelihoods. It focuses on the town of Borongan in the Philippines and draws on questionnaire-based surveys and focus group discussions. This research shows that local fishermen are often compelled to go out fishing despite pending typhoon or storm surge to sustain the daily needs of their family. Its also demonstrates that the capacity of these people to protect themselves from the threat is constrained by poor and fragile livelihoods. In the event of a crisis, the study argues that people resort to a range of adjustments on their daily life which is rooted in the strength and diversity of their livelihoods. To reduce people's vulnerability and enhance capacities to face coastal hazards, the study fosters Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction with special emphasis to sustainable livelihoods. © Springer Science + Business Media B.V. 2009.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Coastal Conservation

ISSN

14000350

Volume

13

Page

119-129

Document Type

Article

Subject

Capacity, Coastal hazards, Philippines, Sustainable livelihoods, Vulnerability

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-009-0054-y

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yes

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