Workers knowledge and anticipation in reducing adverse impacts of climate change

Abstract

Climate change has become a global environmental issue that impacts all sectors of life, including agriculture. This study aims to determine workers’ knowledge of climate change in Karang Anyar Village Hamlet VII A Beringin Sub-district and workers’ anticipation strategies in reducing the adverse effects of climate change. This study used a qualitative approach. Informants were selected based on the criteria of wet-rice workers who have been farming for ten years by implementing semi-organic farming. Data were collected through interview techniques and literature study. Data analysis was conducted using the descriptive analysis method. The study results showed that workers know about climate change limited to seeing natural signs. Adverse impacts of climate change include a decrease in rice productivity. Workers anticipate reducing the adverse impacts of climate change by using rice varieties that are resistant to climate change, reducing the use of chemical insecticides and vegetable pesticides, and implementing a sustainable agricultural system.