Lost communities: the impact of sea level rise and flooding in Pekalongan, northern Java, Indonesia
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Lost communities: the impact of sea level rise and flooding in Pekalongan, northern Java, Indonesia
The
Greater Pekalongan area on the north coast of Java is among Indonesia’s
coastal areas frequented by severe flooding due to sea level rise, extreme
rainfall and urban planning challenges. Permanently inundated areas have
caused people to relocate or completely transform their livelihoods, with
implications for their socioeconomic status and cultural belonging to the
land. The Climate Risk and Impact Assessment conducted by Mercy Corps, in
collaboration with IPB University and Diponegoro University, sheds a light on
the dynamics of climatic and non-climatic factors in shaping flood risks and
impacts in the Greater Pekalongan area. Climate and flood analysis predict a
fourfold increase of inundated areas, as well as economic losses between the
period of 2020–2035. To deal with the impacts firsthand, it is necessary to
create an international financing mechanism for L&D, as well as national
policies and frameworks that support local governments.
