Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Management in Banacon Island, Philippines

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The research was conducted to determine the socio-economic and environmental condition of the island, to understand the problems and needs of the people of a climate change vulnerable island, to determine the level of awareness of villagers on climate change, find out the community initiatives on climate change adaptation and mitigation and find out if disaster risk reduction management is in place in the community. Banacon Island, the research site, has 318 households sporadically spread in a 15 hectare dry land of the village. It has a population of 1514 (2010 data), majority (93%) has a family income of less than P3,000 ($67) a month or less than P100 ($2.2) per day. The source of electric power is a portable electric generator which is enjoyed by only 8% of the households and the majority (92%) are still using kerosene lamp at night. There is no potable water in the island. Majority of the households (85%) has no toilet, 12% has their own and 3% of the households shared their toilet. The leading causes of infant mortality are diarrhea, malnutrition and pneumonia. Only 3% of the residents are well-off while majority (87%) are in the average level which is below the poverty line. A significant number (3%) lived in a miserable condition. Fishing is the main source of livelihood. Fifty percent (50%) of the residents are involved in seaweeds culture and business. Community problems are directly related to health, sanitation, livelihood, education, source of power for electricity, peace and order and problems with the children. Community members are aware of the changing pattern of climate with increased temperature, extensive rainfall and sea level rise as their indicators. Disaster risk reduction management mechanism is already in place in their locality through the village officials.