PERCEPTION, MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF IRRIGATED PADDY FARMER COMMUNITY TO FACE CLIMATE CHANGE
Abstract: Climate change has a
real impact on the condition of agriculture in developing countries, including
Indonesia. Irrigated paddy farmers are the ones really feeling the impact of
climate change. Therefore, we need to understand the perceptions, mitigation
and adaptation strategies of irrigated paddy farmer community to face climate
change. The study is conducted in Indramayu and Tasikmalaya Regency in West
Java by using descriptive survey method, regression analysis and path analysis
through Structural Equation Modelling approach with Lisrel TM 8.5. The results
showes that: (1) changes to climate variability affects the productivity of
rice; (2) perception of irrigated paddy farmer community on climate change and
its affects are influenced by internal and external factors; and (3) adaptation
strategy are influenced by internal and external factors, whereas no mitigation
strategy. Therefore, mitigation and adaptation strategies with site specific
location are very necessary improving climate information services, increasing
empowerment of farmers through field schools, and providing the provision of
facilities that are practical and adaptive to climate.
Author: Siska Rasiska
Suantapura
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologigg160003
