Project LEARN: Climate change risk management and adaptive strategies for flood-prone communities

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Abstract

This study evaluates the climate change awareness, attitudes, impact risks, adaptation strategies, and mitigation responses of selected households in flood-prone areas of Nueva Ecija, the Philippines. Recognizing the complex interaction between socio-demographic factors and climate risk perceptions, this study addresses gaps in understanding how education, income, and geographic differences influence adaptive behaviors (Çıplak, 2022). Furthermore, climate-induced disasters are escalating globally, with vulnerable regions experiencing disproportionate impacts (Fawzy et al., 2020). Utilizing a descriptive research design, data was gathered from 900 household heads through questionnaires, informal interviews, and observations. The findings indicate that respondents have moderate climate change awareness, with rural households showing a higher frequency of adaptation and mitigation responses due to their perceived increased risks. Based on these insights, the study proposes project LEARN, a climate literacy program designed to enhance the knowledge and resilience of communities. This research contributes to local understanding of climate change and offers actionable strategies to improve adaptation and mitigation efforts in vulnerable regions (Fawzy et al., 2020).

Keywords: Climate Change Awareness, Adaptation Strategies, Mitigation Responses, Impact Risks, Climate Literacy

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Declaration of conflicting interests: The Author declares that there is no conflict of interest.

JEL Classification: I31, O13, Q54, Q56, Q58, R58

Received: 17.06.2024
Accepted: 15.01.2025
Published online: 20.01.2025

How to cite this paper: Mangansat, N. J. M. (2025). Project LEARN: Climate change risk management and adaptive strategies for flood-prone communities. Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets & Institutions, 15(1), 91–99. https://doi.org/10.22495/rgcv15i1p9