When The Tides Turn: How Fishermen in Teluk Aru Adapt to Climate Changes

As a maritime country, Indonesia’s status as a marine resource does not guarantee the prosperity of its fishermen. The effects of climate change have further intensified this condition. In Teluk Aru, South Kalimantan, fishermen face rising sea levels, unpredictable weather, and declining fish stocks, threatening their livelihoods. This study explores the adaptive behaviors of traditional fishermen in Teluk Aru, Kalimantan, Indonesia, in response to climate change using the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Through a quantitative approach, data from 100 fishermen were collected using structured questionnaires to analyse factors like perceived risks, benefits, barriers, and awareness, aiming to understand how this influence their adaptation strategies. The results indicate that awareness plays a crucial role in driving adaptive behavior (P-value = 0.000), with perceived susceptibility and severity significantly impacting both awareness and adaptation. Nevertheless, perceived barriers obstruct adaptation efforts, while perceived benefits, despite enhancing awareness, do not directly lead to changes in behavior. This study highlights the importance of targeted community-based educational programs, policy interventions, and socio-cultural considerations in fostering adaptive capacity among coastal communities. By addressing structural barriers and promoting climate awareness, policymakers can strengthen the resilience of small-scale fisheries in Indonesia.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment

• Publication date

  2025-11-01

• Fields of study

  Sociology, Physics, Environmental Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1088/1755-1315/1542/1/012018
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar

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