Economic vulnerabilty, awareness and adaptation towards sustainable coastal community in Pahang, Malaysia

Md. Mahfuzul Islam (P83832)

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DC Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.advisor	Ahmad Aldrie Amir, Dr.
dc.contributor.author	Md. Mahfuzul Islam (P83832)
dc.date.accessioned	2023-10-16T08:29:54Z	-
dc.date.available	2023-10-16T08:29:54Z	-
dc.date.issued	2021-05-31
dc.identifier.other	ukmvital:127745
dc.identifier.uri	https://ptsldigital.ukm.my/jspui/handle/123456789/515328	-
dc.description	The East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia is predicted to face a significant increase in rainfall by 2050, which would cause a recurring flood, cyclone outbreaks, rising sea levels which eventually contribute to massive destruction of agriculture, tourism, coastal infrastructures, properties, and lives. Most of the literature concentrates on physical, and to a lesser extent socio-economic aspects but no comparable studies simultaneously, detailing economic coastal vulnerability and level of awareness were found. The research aims to assess the economic vulnerability index as a quantitative measure of the socio-economic dimension of natural hazards to the coastal communities in Pahang. The study investigates the level of community awareness and perception of coastal hazards and adaptation strategies to understand the level of awareness based on their socio-economic backgrounds. The research was based on the response of 498 households which was randomly selected from 11 locations on the coast of Pahang. The economic vulnerability index (EVI) assessment showed that Pantai Balok, Pantai Sepat, and Taman Gelora have a very high economic vulnerability. In contrast, Sugai Penor and Cherok Paloh have a low economic vulnerability. The independent sample T-test and One-way ANOVA demonstrated household heads who are elderly (x̅=2.57, p=0.00); experienced (x̅=2.48, p=0.00); educated (x̅=2.65, p=0.00); healthy (x̅=2.42, p=0.00) and with better socio-economic status (x̅=2.42, p=0.02) having a high level of awareness. This study suggests that education and awareness-raising as well as capacity building play an essential role for better understanding and decision making of coastal hazards and adaptation strategies. Moreover, the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified that the co-management committee should be established consisting of local, state, and federal government to implement better community-based adaptation. This research contributes to the knowledge, not just for Malaysia but on a global level. It is necessary to find the most efficient and sustainable solution which involves awareness of the environmental impact and socio-economic consequences. The economic vulnerability index is justified as a method for planners and policymakers to develop adaptation strategies to improve coastal resilience under scenarios of sea-level rise and climate change. Therefore, the government of Malaysia can emphasise community-based adaptation, co-management and stakeholder engagement with other adaptation measures to build resilient coastal communities in Pahang,Ph.D
dc.language.iso	eng
dc.publisher	UKM, Bangi
dc.relation	Institute for Environment and Development / Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI)
dc.rights	UKM
dc.subject	Coastal community -- Pahang
dc.subject	Coastal community -- Economic conditions
dc.subject	Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia -- Dissertations
dc.subject	Dissertations, Academic -- Malaysia
dc.title	Economic vulnerabilty, awareness and adaptation towards sustainable coastal community in Pahang, Malaysia
dc.type	Theses
dc.format.pages	190
dc.identifier.barcode	006448(2021)
Appears in Collections:	Institute for Environment and Development / Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI)

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