Vulnerability of Paddy Farming Households to Climate Change in Aceh Province

Abstract

Climate change has significantly impacted human history and evolution, making paddy a vulnerable commodity. Historically, humans have been able to adapt to the changing climate, but the long-term effects can inhibit growth and reduce agricultural production. Adaptation strategies can help reduce the effects of climate change and increase benefits, but there is still room for improvement. This study was conducted in Aceh Besar and Aceh Utara Districts. This study focuses on how households that raise paddy are affected by climate change. Purposive sampling was used as the sampling strategy in this study. This research uses a quantitative and qualitative approach. This study uses Livelihood Index analysis (LVI). The research results show that the vulnerability of paddy farming households in North Aceh is more vulnerable to climate change compared to Aceh Besar because the vulnerability value of paddy farming households in Aceh Besar is 0.44 and North Aceh is 0.45. The impact of climate change in Aceh Besar and North Aceh Regencies is that droughts occur more frequently.