การปรับตัวต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศ:ศึกษาการเตรียมความพร้อมรับมืออุทกภัยขององค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นในพื้นที่ลุ่มน้ำคลองอู๋ตะเภา

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine adaptation to flood disaster of local government in U-Tapao Basin, using Prik Municipality, Hatyai City Municipality and Klonghae City Municipality as cases. The primary reasons for selecting these municipalities were: (1) there were hardest hit by flooding in 2010 and (2) located in repeated flooding area. Data were collected using in- depth interview, focus group interview and observation. Content analysis was employed to analyze the data. Findings were then discussed according to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The analysis showed that: 1. Local governments in U-Tapao Basin have surveyed their areas and collected exposure and vulnerability data to understand risk in the areas and to provide training to the officials and people in the areas. 2. Local governments in U- Tapao Basin have strengthened disaster risk governance by adjusting their policies, enforcing laws and regulations and other preparedness activities that were proactive and encouraged community engagement. 3. Local governments in U-Tapao Basin have invested in disaster warning systems and non- structural mitigation measures. In terms of structural mitigation, they focused on improving flood drainage systems. 4. Local governments in U-Tapao Basin also improved their disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities by, for example, providing training for villagers and conducting emergency drills. Findings of this research can serve as a lesson that other local governments can lear to improve their abilities in managing disasters, adapting to climate change and reducing disaster risk.