Huruhisgutay 3 Quiz – Hisgut Kalibungan

Test your knowledge on the topics discussed in the Huruhisgutay 3 by answering the quiz. Good luck!

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1. Climate proofing means __________

Integration of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies in local resource development and management

Building disaster resilient communities through intensified information, education, and communication campaign on climate change and its impacts

Enhancing local disaster preparedness and cultivating a culture of resilience among the community

Identifying and mapping the community’s exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity to climate change

2. Which of the following acts should be avoided in establishing coastal greenbelts?

Rehabilitate damaged mangrove forests by replanting appropriate mangrove species

Expand coastal vegetation by planting mangroves on seagrass beds and tidal mudflats

Implement non-destructive and biodiversity friendly livelihood in coastal

Restore damaged beach forests by planting native beach forest tree species

3. The coastal communities and ecosystems in Eastern Visayas are vulnerable to any of the following natural hazards except:

Storm surge

Sea level rise

Typhoons

Pollution

4. There are certain challenges that have to be addressed in order to formulate and implement appropriate climate proofing interventions at the local level. Which of the following challenges is not mentioned in the forum?

Lack of information on the vulnerability of the locality to climate change

Inadequate manpower and fiscal resources to mainstream and implement local climate proofing strategies

Lack of facilities for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction

Lack of integration of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in local development plans and programs

5. The following are recommendations to mainstream climate proofing strategies in local resource development and management excluding:

Use of community-based and participatory approaches in formulating plans and programs avoiding or minimizing disasters caused by natural hazards

Establishment of a focal unit for CCA-DRR needs and concerns at the local and regional level.

Exploring convergence with local government units, line government agencies, academe and other stakeholders

Development of broader climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for each development sector of the municipality

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