Urbanization's Effects on Typhoon Disaster Management: The Case of the Philippines

• Main Authors: Chua, Therese Lorraine, 許明媚
• Other Authors: Ping, Szu Ning
• Format: Others
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/n2znv9

碩士 === 國立政治大學 === 國際研究英語碩士學位學程 (IMPIS) === 102 === Two milestones were reached in the 21st century – first, the world’s total population reached seven billion; and second, already half of the world’s total population was living in urban areas. Urbanization, or this process of populations migrating from rural to urban areas, has brought more negative than positive outcomes in developing countries. Coupled with the increase in frequency and intensity of natural disasters also in the 21st century, along with the increase in the number of people affected and the severity of socio-economic impacts mean that strong disaster management systems that are able to prepare for and respond to natural disasters are important in order to decrease impacts as well as respond to the needs of those affected. This research focuses on the urbanization process of the Philippines, a country that had the highest annual urban growth rate in the 2000s, and is also one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to typhoons. It analyzes the Philippines’ urbanization process, which is the critical factor that has weakened its disaster management. Solutions to address urbanization in order to mitigate its negative effects on disaster management are also provided. Key Words: Asia, Disaster Management, Metropolitan Manila, Natural Disasters, Philippines, Typhoons, Urbanization