The impact of tidal flooding on a coastal community in Semarang, Indonesia

Muh Aris Marfai (), Lorenz King, Junun Sartohadi, Sudrajat Sudrajat, Sri Rahayu Budiani and Fajar Yulianto
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Muh Aris Marfai: Justus-Liebig-University
Lorenz King: Justus-Liebig-University
Junun Sartohadi: Gadjah Mada University
Sudrajat Sudrajat: Gadjah Mada University
Sri Rahayu Budiani: Gadjah Mada University
Fajar Yulianto: Gadjah Mada University

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2008, vol. 28, issue 3, 237-248

Abstract: Abstract The article presents household vulnerability, local community adaptive capacity, and government’s response to tidal flood hazard in the Semarang coastal area, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Using data gathered from a survey of households, the study revealed a number of important factors about the interaction between people and flood. The coastal community has been experiencing problems related to tidal floods. They have adapted to tidal flooding with structural measures, such as increasing the floor level, making small dams in front of houses, increasing yard and street levels in the neighborhood area, and creating dykes around residential areas. Tidal flood mitigation in the Semarang coastal area should incorporate governmental action and local community capacities for proper protection of the population.

Keywords: Tidal flood impact; Community and government’s response; Semarang; Indonesia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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