What the study found
The study found moderate overall awareness of climate change among residents in Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, with better understanding of climate change causes and effects than of mitigation strategies. Awareness also varied with socio-demographic factors, especially location.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that community-focused educational interventions and better information dissemination are needed so local climate action planning can better fit community needs. The findings also relate to Sustainable Development Goal 13 on Climate Action.
What the researchers tested
The researchers used a quantitative descriptive method and surveyed 414 residents across 24 barangays, or local districts, in Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. They assessed awareness of climate change causes, effects, mitigation, and adaptation, and examined links with socio-demographic factors and information sources.
What worked and what didn't
Television and local government sources were the most common channels for climate information. Higher awareness was associated with several socio-demographic factors, including gender, employment, education, and especially location; residents in more exposed areas were more informed. Awareness of mitigation strategies was lower than awareness of causes and effects.
What to keep in mind
The summary does not describe limitations beyond the study's focus on residents of one municipality and its 2018–2023 Local Climate Change Action Plan. No additional caveats are stated in the abstract.
Key points
- Overall climate change awareness was moderate among surveyed residents.
- Understanding of causes and effects was higher than understanding of mitigation strategies.
- Television and local government were the main information sources.
- Awareness varied with gender, employment, education, and location.
- Residents in more exposed areas tended to be more informed.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Residents showed moderate climate change awareness in Santo Domingo
- Authors:
- Marjel Ann A. Concepion, Sarah C. Alvarez, Angelo R. Santos
- Institutions:
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
- Publication date:
- 2026-01-28
- OpenAlex record:
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