Impact of Extreme Weather Events Due to Climate Change on Household Economic Change and Adaptation Decisions of Small-scale Fishers in Coastal Areas

Extreme weather events can influence the household economy and adaptation decisions of small-scale fishers in coastal regions. This study investigates the determinants affecting household income, consumption spending, and fisher adaptation strategies in reaction to unfavorable weather circumstances. The sample of respondents comprised 288 fisher households. We employed the ordinary least squares method as the analytical technique to ascertain household income and consumption expenditure. We assessed the adaptive choice responses of fishers using logistic model estimation. The findings indicate that regional dummy disparities among fishing communities during the fishing season and extreme weather events influence the income variability of fisher households. Conversely, household income is unaffected by the quantity of employed family members or the age of the household head. Conversely, regional disparities and household income influence the variability of household consumption spending during the fishing season, in contrast to instances where geographical variances solely account for extreme weather events. The fishermen's income, fishing experience, and formal education influence their capacity to adjust to adverse weather events. Economic, social, and environmental adaptation strategy measures can be implemented. Furthermore, government support initiatives include insurance, credit, and patron-client relationship dynamics.