MEMAHAMI ADAPTASI PENDUDUK TERHADAP PERUBAHAN IKLIM UNTUK PEMENUHAN KEBUTUHAN AIR BERSIH DI PULAU-PULAU KECIL BELITUNG DAN BINTAN

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

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Adaptive capacity and regional water governance in north-western Germany

Water Policy ◽

10.2166/wp.2013.124 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 794-815 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Kevin Grecksch

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Adaptive Capacity ◽

Salt Water ◽

Water Governance ◽

Metropolitan Region ◽

Salt Water Intrusion ◽

Communication Tool ◽

Coastal Zones ◽

Adaptation To Climate Change ◽

Study Region

Successful adaptation to climate change requires flexible adaptation strategies which consider regional ecological, economic and social circumstances. Coastal zones are considered to be significantly vulnerable to climate change impacts. The projected impacts of climate change in the metropolitan region of Bremen–Oldenburg, Germany (a coastal area), are, for example, rising sea level, salt water intrusion, temporary groundwater scarcity in the summer and increased (heavy) rainfalls. This paper uses an existing framework, the Adaptive Capacity Wheel (ACW), complemented by two additional dimensions: adaptation motivation and adaptation belief. The objectives were first, to assess the adaptive capacity of water governance in the study region, and second, to show how the ACW can be used as an approach and a communication tool with stakeholders to identify strengths and weaknesses. Based on this, a further objective was to discover what lessons and recommendations can be drawn that could help water experts and stakeholders in the future. The results show a high adaptive capacity and that the addition of the psychological dimensions was valuable. However, it is important to look closely at each dimension assessed by the ACW. The key recommendations are: to improve public participation; to ensure better coordination; to raise awareness; and to reduce the lack of political will to overcome adaptation barriers.

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Allocation and Usage of Water for Irrigation Water Governance in Sta. Cruz River Watershed, Laguna, Philippines

IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation ◽

10.7718/ijec.v7i1.728 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

LYNLEI L. PINTOR ◽

JOSEFINA T. DIZON ◽

AGNES C. ROLA ◽

MARIA ANA T. QUIMBO ◽

QUYEN DINH HA

Keyword(s):

Irrigation Water ◽

Water Allocation ◽

Water Distribution ◽

Water Governance ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Data Gathering ◽

Irrigation Canal ◽

Water Usage ◽

Rice Farmers ◽

Key Informant Interview

Farm irrigation has the highest total water consumption. This study on watergovernance for irrigation delved into water allocation and water usage in Sta. CruzRiver Watershed, Laguna, Philippines. Methods used for data gathering werehousehold interview, key informant interview, focus group discussion, review ofdocuments, and observation. Results reveal that water is always available for farmirrigation. Immediate repair of damaged irrigation canal was a recommendationidentified to reduce water wastage. Farmers are aware that water is an economicgood and that rice production will be affected when there is limited water supply.Such awareness leads to the proper use of water. Water distribution by schedulewas identified as a measure to control water. There are non-rice farmers havingfree access to the irrigation water resulting in a competition for water use amongfarmers. The paper recommends the maintenance of irrigation canals and theinvolvement of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for therehabilitation of the watershed.Keywords: Water governance, water allocation, water usage, irrigation, Philippines

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