The role of the community in conservation of the Bengawan Solo River - Indonesia to anticipate the impact of climate change

Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia

^* Corresponding authors: trisniutami@staff.uns.ac.id

Abstract

River conservation is one of the priority agendas in overcoming the impact of climate change. River conservation needs to be carried out so that the river can return to its natural function as a clean human resource and free from various kinds of risks. In conservation, the role of the community around the area is needed so that conservation programs can run properly. This research was carried out through a qualitative inquiry approach, data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and focused group discussions (FGD). Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman interactive analysis model technique. The results of the study show that a strong river conservation role can be built by involving the community; The role of the community can be optimized through the development of communities that care for the river environment as participants in planning and designing programs and conservation actors. The role of the parties as supporting institutions will encourage the stronger environmental care community needed to form a sustainable community movement for environmental care in the Bengawan Solo River. This research will provide benefits in the form of formulating a model for community-based river conservation.