The CRRP2019-02MY-TNguyen project, supported by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research, focuses on strengthening urban flood resilience in two flood-prone cities: Can Tho in Vietnam and Metro Cebu in the Philippines. The project aims to build an interdisciplinary research team and foster local partnerships to co-produce knowledge and develop participatory, community-based flood management strategies. Five key objectives guide the project, including identifying flood risk drivers, analysing gendered vulnerabilities, and piloting inclusive, data-informed approaches to resilience building.
The project is structured around five work packages, covering risk communication, hydro-social system analysis, socio-economic and cultural dimensions, participatory flood management, and resilience measurement. Activities conducted in both cities include stakeholder workshops, field interviews, spatial flood mapping, and focus group discussions with local leaders and residents. In Can Tho, fieldwork took place in An Hoa and Cai Khe wards, while in Cebu, community engagement extended to government agencies and university-based flood hubs, such as Project Dolphin at the University of Cebu.
By combining local knowledge with academic expertise, the project enhances understanding of urban flood challenges and fosters inclusive adaptation strategies. It highlights the importance of community participation, institutional support, and gender-sensitive approaches in improving urban flood resilience in Southeast Asia.
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