Abstract
Climate change has been occurring in every part of the world for the last two decades, including Indonesia. This phenomenon constitutes key emerging threat to marine ecosystems and fisheries resources as well as to societies that depend on these coastal environment and natural resources for food and livelihood. Nowadays, coastal adaptation to climate change is one of the tremendous challenges for coastal communities. The east coast of Sidoarjo regency has one of the widest mudflat areas in East Java, with high sedimentation rate which is originated from Brantas Watershed. This area, specifically in Kepetingan Hamlet, Sawohan Village, is heavily impacted by tidal floods twice a year and this is considered the most vulnerable place in Sidoarjo coastal area. In terms of a climate change adaptation measures, it is important to assess the resilience of these communities. This research aimed to analyse the recent condition of Kepetingan Hamlet and to investigate the factors which increases local community vulnerability due to climate change impact. We conducted this research by undergoing field observations including interviews with related stakeholders. This result expected to provide a bigger picture about Kepetingan Hamlet and to provide the suitable adaptation strategies for building resilience in facing climate change.
Highlights
Global climate change has given great ecological impacts mainly on the coastal areas and the surrounding societies
Kepetingan Hamlet located in the border of Buduran District, 14 km from the capital of Sidoarjo Regency, East Java Kepetingan Hamlet has an area of 27,30 km2, adjacent to Permisan Bay (Figure 2)
Kepetingan Hamlet belongs to Sawohan Village, as the remote area surrounded by shrimp farms and milfish farms
Summary
Global climate change has given great ecological impacts mainly on the coastal areas and the surrounding societies (sea level rise inundation, increased storm surges, saltwater intrusion and sea water quality deterioration). These impacts will affect natural resources, population, biodiversity, economic activities and future development, can affect increased attention of decision-makers and coastal managers from various levels [6]. They often lack environmental awareness and well-developed critical care services as a risk reduction prevention economic resilience that enable them to have alternative financial resources. Descriptive analysis is presented as preliminary look at the coastal climate adaptation and resilience in Kepetingan
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