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Small-island communities in the Philippines prefer local measures to relocation in response to sea-level rise

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  • Ma. Laurice Jamero

    (University of Tokyo, Graduate Program in Sustainability Science—Global Leadership Initiative)

  • Motoharu Onuki

    (University of Tokyo, Graduate Program in Sustainability Science—Global Leadership Initiative)

  • Miguel Esteban

    (University of Tokyo, Graduate Program in Sustainability Science—Global Leadership Initiative)

  • Xyza Kristina Billones-Sensano

    (Zoological Society of London)

  • Nicholson Tan

    (Zoological Society of London)

  • Angelie Nellas

    (Zoological Society of London)

  • Hiroshi Takagi

    (Tokyo Institute of Technology, School of Environment and Society)

  • Nguyen Danh Thao

    (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering)

  • Ven Paolo Valenzuela

    (University of Tokyo, Graduate Program in Sustainability Science—Global Leadership Initiative)

Abstract

Most adaptation studies suggest that sea-level rise will lead to relocation as flooding worsens. Here we identified and evaluated potential adaptation strategies for adapting to sea-level rise, based on the experiences of four low-lying island communities in central Philippines that have experienced flooding during normal high tides since a 2013 earthquake that induced land subsidence. Coastal surveys, interviews and household questionnaires showed that island residents generally prefer in situ adaptation strategies rather than relocation to the mainland. These results are unexpected, particularly because a relocation programme has been developed by authorities on the mainland. Direct measurements during a flooding event indicate stilted housing as the most effective type of adaptation strategy. Many households have also raised their floors using coral stones, although this might inadvertently increase their vulnerability to typhoons and storm surges in the long-term.

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  • Ma. Laurice Jamero & Motoharu Onuki & Miguel Esteban & Xyza Kristina Billones-Sensano & Nicholson Tan & Angelie Nellas & Hiroshi Takagi & Nguyen Danh Thao & Ven Paolo Valenzuela, 2017. "Small-island communities in the Philippines prefer local measures to relocation in response to sea-level rise," Nature Climate Change, Nature, vol. 7(8), pages 581-586, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcli:v:7:y:2017:i:8:d:10.1038_nclimate3344
    DOI: 10.1038/nclimate3344
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