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Community-Based Resilience Analysis (CoBRA) to Hazard Disruption: Case Study of a Peri-Urban Agricultural Community in Thailand

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  • Alisa Sahavacharin

    (Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand)

  • Fa Likitswat

    (Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand)

  • Kim N. Irvine

    (Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand)

  • Lihoun Teang

    (Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand)

Abstract

The expansion of cities and land use changes have led to the emergence of peri-urban areas representing a transition between fully urbanized and agricultural regions in Southeast Asia. Peri-urban communities provide essential ecosystem services but are vulnerable to climate-related disruptions and socioeconomic challenges. Utilizing their unique characteristics, peri-urban communities can contribute to sustainable development and resilience. This study assesses the potential of peri-urban areas to meet future challenges for sustainable development in a changing world, focusing on the local pandan farming community of Pathum Thani, approximately 53 km north of Bangkok, using the Community-Based Resilience Analysis (CoBRA) approach. A formally established group of peri-urban farming households identified COVID-19, water quality, and solid waste as their primary disruptive challenges. The community identified economic stability and resources (land ownership, financial security, and government support), community and social support (collaborative community, and healthcare facilities), an environmental dimension (sufficient food and clean water), and an information dimension (news and knowledge update) as key community resilience characteristics, which highlight their comprehensive approach to hazard resilience. The study concludes that the community was moderately resilient to hazards and COVID-19 was the primary disrupting event over the past 10 years. To address future challenges in peri-urban agriculture, it is suggested to focus on enhancing economic diversification, strengthening social networks and support systems, implementing sustainable land management practices, and promoting access to timely and accurate information. Additionally, investing in infrastructure for water management and waste recycling, supporting small-scale farming initiatives, and fostering collaboration between farmers and local authorities can contribute to building resilience in peri-urban agricultural communities.

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  • Alisa Sahavacharin & Fa Likitswat & Kim N. Irvine & Lihoun Teang, 2024. "Community-Based Resilience Analysis (CoBRA) to Hazard Disruption: Case Study of a Peri-Urban Agricultural Community in Thailand," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(9), pages 1-23, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:13:y:2024:i:9:p:1363-:d:1464106
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