Title:
COMMUNITY VULNERABILITY ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITIN THE PHILIPPINES

Authors:
Ariel B. Barreda ,Philippines

Abstract:
This study look how climate change may affect the community, Identify the needs for training on climate change adaptation. Develop a proposed training plan and training design for LGUCET to capacitate the community in adapting climatic changes. Typically require some information on future climate conditions for a define area and a combination of quantitative and qualitative data and information to characterize how climate change affect the daily life of the constituents. A survey involving (n=333) respondents was conducted from April- September 2018 by using a climate change adaptation protocol. This has been supplemented with focus group discussions and key informant interviews and In-depth household interview . Results of this study revealed that Data revealed that majority of the vulnerable groups in barangay adiangao, san jose, camarines Sur,(Philippines). Belong to the age group from zero (0) months old up to 17 years old (n=231). However, (n=126) were identifed from various sectors to wit; elderly headed households, women headed household,erdely, household with morethan five children, Residents on/near seashore and rivers, Fisherman, Widows, Household with high incidence of poverty, Agriculture sector, Informal Setlers. Reducing climate change vulnerability and developing more adaptation strategies require assistance from the government, NonGovernment organizations, and other stakeholder. This can help in the form financial assistance, providing basic training, and other activities relevant to climate change adaptation strategies. Consultation with other key stakeholders is also required to create awareness and to build capacity of local communities towards reducing climate change vulnerability and facilitating timely and effective adaptation.