Water-Related Disaster Security in the Coastal Community of Jordan City, Guimaras Island, Philippines Using Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA)

Due to its population’s vulnerability and susceptibility to natural hazards, the Philippines is ranked among the most at-risk nations in the world with meteorological and meteorologically induced hazards intensifying over the past decade, resulting in a rise in fatalities and economic devastation. Case study author focuses on Jordan, a municipality in Guimaras Island in the Philippines which spans12,611 ha and uses the government’s adopted methodology, the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA). Using this framework, the author evaluates local risk, vulnerability, and exposure to water-related disasters. In addition to sharing flood disaster risk maps, the study ends with policy recommendations to mitigate the flood disaster risks as intensified by climate change including water policy and planning as well as the use of nature-based solutions and the implementation of early warning systems to support effective flood risk management.