Equitable Coastal Development: Assessing Hazards, Vulnerability, and Capacity through Local Knowledge

This study explores the hazards, vulnerabilities, and capacities of coastal communities in Gampong Pande, Banda Aceh, with the aim of assessing community resilience to natural disasters and socio-economic challenges. Employing a qualitative approach, the research utilizes semi-structured interviews with five key informants, including local leaders, and applies the Resilience Scan tool developed by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The findings indicate that while the community exhibits strengths in areas such as social cohesion, food security, and infrastructure, significant vulnerabilities remain in water and sanitation (WASH), economic opportunities, and disaster preparedness. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions to enhance resilience, including improvements in water supply systems, diversified livelihood opportunities, and comprehensive disaster management plans. Additionally, it calls for greater inclusion of marginalized groups in decision-making processes to ensure equitable and sustainable development. By integrating local knowledge and scientific assessments, this research contributes to the broader understanding of resilience in coastal communities, with implications for both policy and practice in disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment

• Publication date

  2025-04-01

• Fields of study

  Geography, Sociology, Physics, Environmental Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1088/1755-1315/1479/1/012029
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar

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