Fluidr / Nick Hobgood - Amphibious photographer's "Coastal Community Adaptation Project (C-CAP)" set

The Councilor of Gabagaba Town presents his group's Social Infrastructre Map

A Panasonic DMC-G10 — 1/60s ƒ/5.1 ISO 125 at 16 mm

N 0 B 1.1K C 0 E Nov 16, 2012 F Nov 19, 2012

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The Councilor of Gabagaba is the government representative in the town and provided valuable input in the risk mapping exercise.

Tags: PNG Gabagaba C-CAP Papua New Guinea Nick Hobgood

Gabagaba Coastal Infrastructure Map

A Panasonic DMC-G10 — 1/80s ƒ/3.5 ISO 100 at 14 mm

N 0 B 399 C 0 E Nov 19, 2012 F Nov 19, 2012

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This team focused on the water distribution system that is non functional, forcing the population to drink contaminated river water.

Tags: PNG Gabagaba C-CAP Papua New Guinea Nick Hobgood

Gabagaba Social Infrastructure Map

A Panasonic DMC-G10 — 1/80s ƒ/3.5 ISO 100 at 14 mm

N 0 B 411 C 0 E Nov 19, 2012 F Nov 19, 2012

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Churches, the health clinic, the school and the community hall were identified as important social infrastructure.

Tags: PNG Gabagaba C-CAP Papua New Guinea Nick Hobgood

Sirovai river mouth

A Panasonic DMC-G10 — 1/125s ƒ/4 ISO 100 at 14 mm

N 0 B 624 C 0 E Nov 15, 2012 F Nov 19, 2012

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The river is a source of drinking water in times of drought. It is becoming more and more polluted and Gabagaba residents are concerned with the health risks involved in consuming the water.

Tags: PNG Gabagaba C-CAP Papua New Guinea Nick Hobgood

Flood prone area

A Panasonic DMC-G10 — 1/60s ƒ/3.5 ISO 250 at 14 mm

N 0 B 346 C 0 E Nov 15, 2012 F Nov 19, 2012

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Gabagaba is faced with major flooding especially during high tide and heavy rainfall events. Residents talk of 3-4 days before the waters recede.

Tags: PNG Gabagaba C-CAP Papua New Guinea Nick Hobgood