A participatory community case study of periurban coastal flood vulnerability in southern Ecuador.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Populations in coastal cities are exposed to increasing risk of flooding, resulting in rising damages to health and assets. Adaptation measures, such as early warning systems for floods (EWSFs), have the potential to reduce the risk and impact of flood events when tailored to reflect the local social-ecological context and needs. Community perceptions and experiences play a critical role in risk management, since perceptions influence people's behaviors in response to EWSFs and other interventions.

Methods

We investigated community perceptions and responses in flood-prone periurban areas in the coastal city of Machala, Ecuador. Focus groups (n = 11) were held with community members (n = 65 people) to assess perceptions of flood exposure, sensitivity, adaptive capa

SUBMITTER: Tauzer E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6814235 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature