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Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change | ISSN: 2157-7617 | Climate 2018 | Volume: 9
5
th
World Conference on
May 23-24, 2018 | New York, USA
Climate Change and Global Warming
Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and action on climate change and environmental awareness of the twenty-
two villages along the river banks in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Lesley Casas Lubos
1
and
Lalevie Casas Lubos
2
1
Liceo de Cagayan University, Philippines
2
Bukidnon State University, Philippines
People are significant in the careful management of river ecosystems since their social and economic activities impact on the river.
The study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and action of the settlers of the twenty-two villages on climate change and
environmental awareness along the river banks in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines. This study used quantitative and
qualitative approach with field observation and questionnaires method for data collection. Results of this study indicated that the
settler’s knowledge, attitudes, practices and action on climate change was in a moderate level, with attitudes as the main domain,
followed by knowledge, practices and action. Their environmental awareness did not translate into involvement in the river
conservation, protection and sustainability. The study concludes that the settler’s knowledge, attitudes, practices and action needs
intervention to improve their awareness into a responsible manner in such a way that protects both public health and the environment.
lesleyclubos@liceo.edu.phJ Earth Sci Clim Change 2018, Volulme: 9
DOI: 10.4172/2157-7617-C1-040