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Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment Report Weg Naar Zee Self-made dam by owner of pilgrimage Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment Report Weg naar Zee Risk analysis based on possible effects of Climate Change 2014 Compilers: Blinker, Humphrey (Disaster Management Officer / Focal point CC Suriname Red Cross) Commissioned by SGP Suriname Contents Risk analysis based on possible effects of Climate Change 2014 ............................................................. 0 List of Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................................... 2 List of graphics .............................................................................................................................................. 2 List of Pictures .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Methodology................................................................................................................................................. 3 Community Baseline ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Baseline results ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Analyses .................................................................................................................................................... 6 History of Weg naar Zee ............................................................................................................................. 14 Observations in terms of CC trends ............................................................................................................ 16 Seasonal Calendar ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Threats ........................................................................................................................................................ 22 Plan of Action following the Hazard and Risk Scenario ............................................................................ 25 References .................................................................................................................................................. 27 Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................... 28 1 List of Abbreviations SIDS Small Island Developing States IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change UNFCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change GHG Greenhouse Gas UNEP United Nations Environment Programme NIMOS National Institute for Environment and Development in Suriname CVCA Climate and Vulnerable Capacity Assessment SGP Small Grants Programme CADRIM Red Cross Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Reference Centre VCA Vulnerability and Capacity assessment MUMA Multiple Use Management Area CCA KAP CC Adaptation survey on Knowledge, attitude and practices NGO Non-Governmental Organization CC Climate Change List of graphics Figure 1. Map of the location Weg naar zee Figure 2. How familiar are individuals to CC topics Figure 3. Most dangerous climate hazard affecting communities Figure 4. What factors cause global warming and CC Figure 5. Sector perceived to be most responsible for CC issues Figure 6. Which of the following global warming and CC will have an impact on Figure 7. Factors responsible for community inaction to CC issues Figure 8. What can be done about CC Figure 9. Mitigation practices by individuals / households Figure 10. How prepared are communities to handle climate related disasters Figure 12. CC adaptation strategies within the community Figure 13. Age range of respondents Figure 14. Climate trends; Temperature observation Figure 15. Climate trends; Precipitations observations List of Pictures Picture 1. A part of the pilgrimage area Picture 2. Funereal pile at Weg naar zee Picture 3. The absence of mangrove at the coast Picture 4. Work in progress; bank protection Picture 5. A glance of what is left ashore Picture 6. Continuous land loss Picture 7. What was once a bank protection Picture 8. The current coast line Picture 9. Demolition bank protection (build by owner pilgrimage) Picture 10. Demolition bank protection (build by owner pilgrimage) Picture 11. Demolition bank protection (build by owner pilgrimage) Picture 12. Demolition bank protection (build by owner pilgrimage) Picture 13. Demolition bank protection (build by owner pilgrimage) Picture 14 The height of the dike is outdated Picture 15 pathetic view (work in progress and already the demolition process starts) 2 Methodology The Caribbean Climate Change Adaptation Tool for Awareness, Assessment and Adaptation (3CA methodology), was developed by the Red Cross Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Reference Centre (CADRIM) to be used in order to assess Communities vulnerabilities and Capacities. The Community Assessment (Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment - VCA) is an investigative (participatory if possible) process. It is designed to assess the risk that people face in their local areas, as well as the resources and skills the community have to cope and recover from adverse events. The output is not only an assessment of the community risks and capacities, but also the development of micro-project regarding solutions to build resilience as well as to adapt to and mitigate the impact of Climate Change, in order to reduce the frequency and the impact of disasters. The results of the VCA are based on direct observation and interaction with community members over a period of time in which de data has been recorded and analysed through the following activities: Direct observations during visits to the community, Structured and semi-structured interviews with community members Focus group meetings with target audiences Mapping of hazards, vulnerabilities, capacities and resources Brainstorming as a team and Quick surveys. The intention of this study is to obtain insight of the community and the environment they reside. In addition to acquire possible solutions provided by the residents themselves in order to implement these to enhance risk reduction. 3 Community Baseline Official Community Name: Weg Naar Zee Common name: Weg naar Zee Location of Community (www.maphil.com) Weg naar Zee is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Administrative classification Administrative region (level 2) Subregions n/a South 5° 50' 43" N North 5° 54' 51" N West 55° 15' 26" W East 55° 12' 19" W Minimal elevation 0 m Maximal elevation 0 m Land/Water Coastal 15.83 sq miles (41 km²) Municipality: The total population of the area which is counted for the Weg naar zee at the 2012 census was 16,037. Part of the population is farmer and fishermen, but many residential areas have been developed for commuters that work in Paramaribo. Apart from a few larger residential projects, ribbon building is the dominant settlement pattern in the area and the majority of people live along the main roads in the area. There is in general a decrease in population when going further away from Paramaribo to the coastal line. The area where this report focuses on is near the coastal line in and around the pilgrimage moving to the funereal pile area. The estimated population in this area was around the 500 households. 4 Fig. 1. Map of the location of Weg naar Zee Main access route: The main access route to Weg naar Zee is through the main road, Weg naar Zee (crossroad from the Kwattaweg). The accessibility to this area is by all means of transportations. The road is paved and in perfect condition. There are other routes that lead to the area. These are by several crossroads leading to the main road, the Kwattaweg. Also the area can be reach through the Atlantic Ocean. Population The population consists of individuals of different races, such as Hindustani, Javanese, afro Africans, Europeans e.o. Economic activities Within the Wetland Area hardly any land use is found, except for the so-called “fish holes”, which are used for extensive swamp fishery and for hunting. Within the Dry land Area virtually all sand and shell ridges are being used for agricultural purposes. The dominant land use is horticulture, while also animal husbandry for dairy milk is being practiced, but this land use is confined to the wider ridges. The clay soils are utilized far less, with only extensive grazing (for milk and meat), small scale cultivation of tree crops and bananas, and horticulture. Apart from agriculture, much land in the Dry land Area is used for residential development in smaller and larger projects. Tourism The pilgrimage area is a great attraction for tourism. Also Suriname residence visits the place very often. 5 Baseline results Introduction The CCA KAP survey and analysis template were developed by the Red Cross Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Reference Centre (CADRIM) to support the use of the John Hopkins Baseline/end line survey tool for CC in communities. This report describes the results of beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and actions on local risk management in the selected community. The report indicates the method used and the results obtained, as well as a description of the resources that have been used to collect information and how the results of this research were processed. General
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