The Construction of the New Manila International Airport Amidst Changing Climate

Abstract

The construction of the New Manila International Airport also known as the Bulacan International Airport has begun in the coastal area of the municipality of Bulakan. The paper investigates the ongoing construction of the airport with the lived experiences of the residents as far as torrential rains, inundations, and floods are concerned. Mixed method research is used to obtain the holistic output of the study. Results exhibit the inevitable consequences of the changing climate in relation to the socio-economic situation of the inhabitants.

Presenters

Karl Kenneth Santos
Faculty Member, College of Science, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

2024 Special Focus—The Future We Want: Organizational Responsibilities for Climate Responses

KEYWORDS

Climate change, Construction, International airport, Bulacan

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