MEMAHAMI ADAPTASI PENDUDUK TERHADAP PERUBAHAN IKLIM UNTUK PEMENUHAN KEBUTUHAN AIR BERSIH DI PULAU-PULAU KECIL BELITUNG DAN BINTAN
ABSTRACT: Freshwater is an
essential need for human being thus a sufficient supply of it it is required.
Naturally, small islands are vulnerable. The occurence of climate change the
vulnerability of these islands increase. Changes on temperature and
precipitation can alter the hydrological cycle and will directly affect the
water supply in small islands. This paper examines various adaptation efforts
implemented by local population and government in small islands situated in
Belitung and Bintan. Using quantitative method (survey to 400 respondents) and
qualitative method (interview and focus group discussion), the research found that the adaptation has
already taken place. The responsive/reactive and anticipatory adaptation are
managed by government and local people who live in these small islands. Some of
the adaptation actions are widening water storage, buying, searching for new
water resources, desalination of salt water, rain water harvesting and
improvement of water distribution. In addition, local mangrove management in
Selat Nasik acts as adaptation functions
for barriers of salt water intrusion. However, water governance has not
been prioritized although it is proven to be necessary to support adaptive
capacity for fresh water fulfillment
Keywords: Fresh Water
Fulfillment, Small Islands, Adaptation, Responsive/Reactive, Anticipatory,
Adaptive Capacity, Water Governance
Penulis: Laksmi Rachmawati
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologidd150634
