The Role of Social Capital in Facilitating Flood Hazard Adjustment Adoption: Case Studies from Four Coastal Communities

EasyChair Preprint no. 13021

Abstract

Social capital, comprising networks, norms, and trust within communities, plays a pivotal role in facilitating the adoption of flood hazard adjustment measures. This study presents case studies from four coastal communities, highlighting the influence of social capital on adaptation adoption. Through qualitative analysis and comparative examination, the research explores how community cohesion, collaboration, and collective action enhance resilience to flood hazards. Findings reveal that communities with higher levels of social capital exhibit greater readiness to adopt and implement adaptation measures, leveraging social networks for information sharing, resource mobilization, and mutual support. Conversely, communities with lower social capital face barriers to adaptation adoption due to distrust, social fragmentation, and lack of collective action. Lessons learned from these case studies underscore the importance of investing in social capital as a foundation for effective flood hazard adjustment. The study concludes with recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and communities to nurture and harness social capital in building resilience to coastal flood risks.

Keyphrases: coastal communities, Facilitating Flood Hazard, Role of Social Capital

@Booklet{EasyChair:13021,
  author = {Shophia Lorriane},
  title = {The Role of Social Capital in Facilitating Flood Hazard Adjustment Adoption: Case Studies from Four Coastal Communities},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint no. 13021},

  year = {EasyChair, 2024}}