Abstract: This research aims to: (1) Identify the impact of climate change on the economic activities of fishermen in Labuhan Haji District, East Lombok Regency; and (2) to identify the economic adaptation strategies used by fishermen in response to climate change in Labuhan Haji District, East Lombok Regency. A descriptive method was applied, with Labuhan Haji District selected purposively due to its vulnerability to climate hazards, such as increasingly frequent tidal flooding and extreme sea conditions. The study focused on three coastal villages: Labuhan Haji, Kerta Sari, and Surya Wangi. A total of 35 respondents were selected using proportional sampling, comprising 14 fishermen from fishing groups and 21 independent fishermen.The findings reveal that climate change has significantly reduced fishing frequency and catch volumes, thereby decreasing fishermen’s income. In response, fishermen employed several adaptation strategies: (1) active strategies, including livelihood diversification beyond the fisheries sector; (2) passive strategies, such as reducing household consumption; and (3) network based strategies, including fishing gear diversification, expanding market access, and obtaining financial support through informal or formal lending.
Keywords: Fishermen, Economic Adaptation, Impact of Climate Change.
Title: Economic Adaptation of Fishermen to Climate Change Impacts in Labuhan Haji District, East Lombok Regency, Indonesia
Author: Mita Setiawati, Arifuddin Sahidu, Agus Purbathin Hadi
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 129-135
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Published Date: 25-June-2025
