Strengthening the Role of Housewives in Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in Ngargoretno Village, Magelang

Abstract

The impacts of climate change, are significantly affecting Ngargoretno Village. While housewives play pivotal in ensuring household food security and climate adaptation, studies specifically identifying and mapping their contributions and adaptation strategies within Ngargoretno remain scarce. This research aims to identify the climate change vulnerabilities and risks faced by housewives, analyze the adaptation strategies they employ, and formulate recommendations to strengthen their role in climate adaptation and food security. The methodology employs a descriptive-qualitative approach utilizing in-depth interviews and observation, with data analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings reveal that the main vulnerabilities perceived by housewives include limited water infrastructure, frequent water scarcity, and increasing difficulties in rice cultivation. Identified climate change risks encompass susceptibility to landslides and food scarcity. Adaptation strategies implemented focus on strengthening women’s groups to enhance household-level food security and developing the local economy through bamboo-based agricultural handicrafts. The success of these adaptations is strongly supported by women's traditional knowledge in water conservation and dietary diversification. It is recommended that the village government and relevant stakeholders bolster training programs for climate-resilient crop diversification, provide adequate rainwater harvesting infrastructure, and facilitate broader market access for the bamboo craft products managed by women's groups, ensuring sustainable adaptation and food security.