Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Action on Climate Change and Environmental Awareness of the Twenty-two Villages along the River Banks in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Abstract

This study determined the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP), and action of the settlers of the twenty-two villages along the River Banks in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines on climate change and environmental awareness. This study used the quantitative approach with field observation and questionnaires method for data collection. Results of this study indicated that the settlers’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and action on climate change was on a moderate level, with attitudes as dominant, followed by knowledge, practices, and action. The study concludes that the settlers’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and action need intervention to improve their awareness. Keywords : KAP, Action, climate change, settlers, river banks