Mixed-methods analysis finds adaptive capacity varies in urban coastal communities to flooding, indicating key determinants like governance and technology are critical.
Key Points
The aim is to assess the adaptive capacity to flooding in urban coastal communities in La Paz district, Philippines.
Mixed-methods approach including interviews and focus group discussions
Utilized analytic hierarchy process to evaluate determinants
Constructed indices to measure adaptive capacity
Adaptive capacity varies across La Paz communities
Institutions, infrastructure, and information are critical determinants
Overall adaptive capacity rated medium with certain barangays identified as vulnerable