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Adaptive capacity of farming household to drought as an impact of climate change in Central Lombok Regency

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of drought events, significantly disrupting agricultural system and food security. This study assesses the adaptive capacity of farming households to drought impacts in Central Lombok Regency, Indonesia, one of the regions most affected by water scarcity. A sequential explanatory mixed-method approach was employed, integrating quantitative assessment through the Adaptive Capacity Index (ACI) and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews with 111 respondents across five drought-prone sub-districts. The ACI incorporated five dimensions: human, social, economic. Cultural, and physical infrastructure. Result indicate that Pujut Sub-district demonstrates the highest adaptive capacity (ACI = 0.62, high category), driven by strong human resource development, social cohesion, and access to climate-related training programs such as Climate Field Schools. Meanwhile, Praya Barat shows the lowest ACI (0.27, low category), reflecting weak institutional networks and limited exposure to adaptation initiatives. Overall, social and cultural dimensions exhibited the strongest contributions to resilience, underscoring the significance of social capital and traditional values such as ‘besiru’ (cooperation) in sustaining adaptation practices.

Source: Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)

DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202568201004/pdf

Authors: Siska Ita Selvia, Idiatul Fitri Danasari, Isnaniar Rahmatul Azizah, Intan Lusiana Dewi

Institution: University of Mataram

Language: English

Topic: Climate change impacts on agriculture

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Zero hunger, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7117249101

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