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Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change
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Climate Congress 2019
May 10-11, 2019
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May 10-11, 2019 Bangkok, Thailand
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World Climate Congress
Securing livelihood amidst climate change through adaptation among farming households
in Roxas mountain range city of Koronadal, Philippines
Lorena L Sabino
1
, Juan M Pulhin
1
, Rex Victor O Cruz
1
, Ma Victoria O Espaldon
2
and Josefina T Dizon
3
1
College of Forestry and Natural Resources-UPLB, Philippines
2
School of Environmental Science and Management-UPLB, Philippines
3
College of Public Affairs and Development-UPLB, Philippines
T
he study assessed the security of livelihood in the face changing climate among the farming households
in Roxas mountain range, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato. Livelihood security was measured based
on the concept of human security advanced by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), namely,
Freedomfromfear andFreedomfromwant. Freedomfromfear indicatorswere based on support received from
Local Government Units (LGUs) and predictable weather while freedom from want was based on household
income. Data were gathered through a household survey involving 265 respondents complemented by Key
Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and field observations in 2013-2015. Climate
data and downscaled projections from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Atmospheric Services
Administration (PAGASA) were used to examine the changes for the past three decades and in identifying
potential adaptation options. Data were statistically analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Quantum
GIS was also employed for visual presentation of the household livelihood security. Results showed that for
three decades, temperature and rainfall patterns had changed in the study area. Also, the study revealed that
majority (67.9%) of the households has insecure livelihoods. Many are still struggling to cope from their
insecurities resulting from climate change and need urgent collective actions in securing their livelihood
sources. Taking into consideration the scenario for future changes in rainfall and temperatures in 2020 and
2050, the respondents also identified potential adaptation strategies in securing their livelihoods which
include investment on children’s education, adoption of diversified farming system or agroforestry, seeking
government support, financial management and development of alternative livelihood. Family planning was
also raised by a minimal number of respondents. Further, the study suggested that LGUs should consider
the identified options for policy development in enhancing the security of forest dependent communities
residing at the Roxas Mountain range.
llsabino@up.edu.phJ Earth Sci Clim Change 2019, Volume 10
DOI: 10.4172/2157-7617-C2-060