Home⇛Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives⇛vol. 4 no. 1 (2026)

Evaluation of Climate-Disaster Interventions for Community Resilience: A Mixed-Methods Research

Jeppy P. Malinao | Amabelle A. Embornas

Discipline: social sciences (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

This study evaluated the climate-responsive subprojects implemented under the KALAHI-CIDSS Program in the Municipality of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, specifically in Barangays Libas Gua, Patong, and Barras. The research aimed to assess the projects’ relevance, effectiveness, and contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 13 (Climate Action) as perceived by community beneficiaries, volunteers, and program implementers. Addressing the empirical gap in evaluating the community-driven development (CDD) approach, the study examined stakeholders’ roles, participation, and perceptions in project planning, decision-making, resource mobilization, and operations related to water systems, drainage canals, flood control structures, and evacuation centers. A mixed-methods research design, integrating descriptive-quantitative and qualitative approaches, was employed. Data were collected from 357 community beneficiaries, 93 volunteers, three (3) program implementers, nine (9) key informants, and 33 focus group participants. Quantitative findings indicated substantial contributions of KALAHI-CIDSS subprojects to SDG 6 and SDG 13, reflecting strong agreement on their effectiveness in enhancing access to safe water and sanitation and in strengthening climate resilience. Qualitative insights revealed that participatory governance, community empowerment, and collaborative resource mobilization were instrumental in sustaining project outcomes, though constraints in funding, technical expertise, and maintenance persisted. Anchored in Community-Driven Development and Sustainable Development theories, the study concludes that KALAHI-CIDSS climate-responsive subprojects substantially strengthen community resilience, promote inclusive local governance, and advance sustainable development in climate-vulnerable rural areas. Enhancing capacity-building initiatives, enforcing environmental safeguards, and ensuring sustained community engagement are recommended to secure the long-term sustainability of the subproject.



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