Adaptation and coping strategies of the Mangyan in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines towards climate change-related occurrences

Issue Date

4-2015

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the adaptation and coping strategies of the Mangyan in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines towards climate change-related occurrences. Specifically, it aimed to: 1. characterize the respondents; 2. determine the respondents’ perceived effects of climate change-related occurrences to them and their families; 3. discuss the internal and external factors affecting their resiliency to these occurrences; and 4. formulate recommendations to address the
concerns of these occurrences to their communities. Adaptation and coping strategies of the Mangyan, local government interventions based on RA 9729 (Climate Change Act) and RA 1021 (Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan Act), are considered internal and external factors that contribute to the Mangyan communities’ resiliency to the occurrences. The Mangyan have developed internal adaptation and coping strategies that would hopefully make them build resilient communities. This was evident in the way they wear their clothes, build their houses, find their source of livelihood, practice their ancestral faith and their decision to stay or not in their respective communities. However, some adaptation strategies became maladaptation since they resorted to logging, charcoal making and use of insecticides in their farms. While the efforts of the local governments units (LGUs) are commendable, more is expected of them especially, in arresting these maladaptation practices. This is very important since these practices may lead to two possibilities. The Mangyan can either become resilient or vulnerable, depending on their future actions. The positive internal adaptations, coping strategies and support by the LGUs will continue to play a very crucial part in the Mangyan’s pursuit for more resilient communities.

Source or Periodical Title

Ecosystem & Development Journal: A Journal on Tropical Forests and Natural Resources

ISSN

2012-3612

Volume

5

Issue

2

Page

27-34

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

maps; illustrations; tables

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION; CLIMATE CHANGE; ADAPTATION; INDIGENOUS PEOPLES; PHILIPPINES

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