Developing, testing and validating rapid risk vulnerability assessment tools and techniques

R. Ancog

Date

2023

Abstract

This project looked into the climate change variability of the province of Laguna and Quezon across various levels (provincial, municipal, and households)using a combination of biophysical and socio-economic factors. This was done by framing the different variables that constitute the baseline information of the pilot sites, constructing GIS database on the areas' vulnerabilities to different parameters, and assigning weight to all vulnerability indicators. The results of the analysis were then tested, validated and revised depending on the inputs of the local community. Through the said process, the project was able to integrate physical, socio-economic, organizational and environment variables to develop rapid risk and vulnerability tools for possible replication in other areas. For the purpose of this study, three level of vulnerability analysis were made. These include spatial analysis, LGU vulnerability using all available indicators, and household level analysis. Results of the analysis revealed that Quezon is more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than Laguna. At the municipal level, Mauban and Mabitac were identified as the most vulnerable towns in the province of Laguna and Quezon, respectively. Further assessment was conducted at the barangay [village] level which pointed out of the Barangays of Amuyong and Numero as the most vulnerable barangays in Mabitac and Barangay Lual Poblacion and Rizaliana for the municipality of Mauban. Household vulnerability analysis was made by conducting surveys to a total of 335 households in the identified barangays. Initial results of the vulnerability assessment was presented and validated to the two municipalities. Inputs of the selection of the key indicators needed for the development of an assessment approach appropriate for each pilot site were solicited from the stakeholders. As as output, this study was able to assess the level of vulnerabilities of each pilot site and develop rapid risk vulnerability assessment tool that can be replicated in other areas. Moreover, this study has made valuable contribution through the production of additional hazard maps and in the provision of capacity building trainings intended to assist local officials and key stakeholders in responding to the impacts of climate change.

Language

English

Document Type

Article

Pages /Collation

55 leaves

En – AGROVOC descriptors

RISK MANAGEMENT; RISK ASSESSMENT; CLIMATIC CHANGE; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; NATURAL DISASTERS; TRAINING; PHILIPPINES

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