An academic inquiry into flood risk adaptation strategies and the resilience of riverbank-dwelling families in major urban centers of the Zamboanga Peninsula Region, Philippines

Frede Moreno and Josephine Sulasula

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Abstract: This study explores flood risk adaptation strategies and the resilience of riverbank-dwelling families in major urban centers of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It examines the challenges these communities face in coping with recurrent flooding and identifies the factors that influence their ability to adapt to flood risks. Geospatial mapping further supported the analysis of flood-prone areas. The findings reveal that while families use a variety of adaptation strategies, including home elevation, temporary relocation, and community-based early warning systems, their effectiveness is constrained by limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient local governance. Social capital and community networks play a critical role in resilience, but vulnerability remains high due to lack of formal support and resources. The study highlights the importance of inclusive disaster risk management policies, strengthened governance, and the potential of public-private partnerships in enhancing flood resilience. It contributes to the understanding of disaster governance and offers actionable recommendations for improving flood adaptation in vulnerable communities.

Keywords: Flood risk; adaptation strategies; resilience; riverbank-dwelling families; Zamboanga Peninsula; local governance; disaster risk management; social capital; public-private partnerships; community-based adaptation. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D1 D6 D62 D8 H2 H23 H24 H3 Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-12-20
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