**7.2. Land use management**

It has been observed that communities tend to settle on remote islands along the coastal belt and due to lack of development in these areas, limited sources of communication exist, which makes communities more vulnerable to coastal hazards. It is recommended that authorities establish a land use management system that facilitates knowledge on land use along the coastal belt and prevents settlements in remote locations that cannot be easily accessed, especially in times of distress.

It is also important to note that development usually takes place around a central point and infrastructure is installed along that progression. Hence, public and private authorities cannot invest in infrastructure everywhere. This impedes the remotes settlements' access to utilities. However, the government can't be blamed because they facilitate development along a central point and should not be held responsible for providing infrastructure to the most isolated communities.
