June 3, 2009
by: striker_jem
A six meter sea level rise in the Davao Gulf could virtually wipe out the coastal area of Davao City and other neighboring towns and provinces, this was the grim picture presented by environmentalist and city councilor Leo Avila during a seminar on climate change.
Showing a picture and diagram of the affected areas if the sea level rises from 2 to 6 meters, Avila said all of the coastal barangays from Carmen, Davao del Norte to Panabo City, Davao City and Digos City will be greatly inundated.
With the water level rising to six meters, the map showed the Agdao District, Panacan, Sta. Ana wharf, part of the Lanang, Bajada and Matina areas, the whole of downtown area including the city hall will virtually be now part of the Davao Gulf.
Avila said that with the inundation, 40% of the total population of the city will be forced to evacuate to higher areas like the Buhangin District, Catalunan Grande, Calinan, Mintal and Paquibato. He said that even businesses will relocate to higher areas.
It is thus important, Avila said, that all projects and programs of the government from now on be constructed above the 12 meter safety margin which environmentalists have identified as areas that will be least affected by the sea level rise.
It was revealed that the critical year for the sea level rise would be by 2050 and it is very vital for the present generation to do something to mitigate the impending danger and to do it fast.
This early, Avila suggested for the building of “lifeboats” among areas that will be affected as he urged city officials to finalize the city’s land, water and coastal use plan.
“Development toward inland areas, should be encouraged, but closely regulated at local levels to delineate suitable sites for both natural and human systems, such as marine protected areas, watersheds, food production areas, self-sufficient human settlements and viable transport corridors, that will maintain life sustaining ecosystem services and allow economic activity,” Avila said in his presentation. (with reports from Peng Aliño)
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