Sustainability analysis of climate village programs (case study of the main class)

Agricultural Extention and Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A, Kentingan, Jebres, Solo, Central Java, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: widiyanto@staff.uns.ac.id

Abstract

The Climate Village Program (ProKlim) aims to strengthen community participation in local climate mitigation and adaptation. Although several areas in Surakarta have reached the Main Class category, sustaining community motivation remains a challenge. This study analyzes the sustainability of ProKlim by examining social, economic, and environmental factors influencing long-term engagement. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, FGDs, observations, and documentation. The findings show that strong social capital and local leadership support sustainability, while fluctuating participation, dependence on external incentives, and limited cadre regeneration hinder continuity. Economic activities exist but remain small-scale. The results imply that continuous mentoring, strengthened community-based economic initiatives, and structured monitoring are essential to ensure sustained ProKlim implementation beyond assessment cycle. The result imply that continuous mentoring, strengthened community-base economic initiatives, and structured monitoring to maintain consistent ProKlim implementation beyond competition cycles. Strengthening these aspects is essential for ensuring the ling-term sustainability of Main Class ProKlim as a community-driven climate resilience initiative.