Motivation of the People in Solo City to Implement Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies

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10.2991/978-2-38476-565-2_3How to use a DOI?

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Adaptation Strategy; Climate Change; Climate Village Program (ProKlim); Community Motivation; Mitigation Strategy; Motivation; Sustainability

Abstract

Climate change is a global issue that has a significant impact on environmental, social, and economic aspects of society, especially in urban areas. This condition requires the active involvement of the community in implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies based on local wisdom. This study aims to analyze the motivation of the people of Surakarta City in implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts and to identify the factors that influence the sustainability of their participation in the Climate Village Program (ProKlim). This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The results show that the community has carried out various adaptation and mitigation activities. These activities have contributed to increased ecological awareness and environmental resilience among the local community. However, the community’s motivation to maintain the sustainability of these activities often declines after incentives or attention from relevant agencies decrease. This phenomenon is reinforced by the perception that ProKlim activities are ceremonial and competition-oriented, rather than focused on sustainable ecological needs. In addition, time constraints due to residents’ busy schedules and a lack of post-program assistance are also factors that hinder participation. Therefore, a strategy is needed to increase community motivation through a participatory approach that emphasizes the internalization of environmental values, strengthening local institutional capacity, and a sustainable mentoring system. These efforts are expected to encourage the community to participate consistently and independently in facing the challenges of climate change adaptation and mitigation at the local level.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sugihardjo Sugihardjo
AU  - Eny Lestari
AU  - Retno Setyowati
AU  - Eksa Rusdiyana
AU  - Widiyanto Widiyanto
AU  - Juna Fatimatuz Az-Zahra
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/30
TI  - Motivation of the People in Solo City to Implement Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Environment Diversity (ICOSEND 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 13
EP  - 17
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-565-2_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-565-2_3
ID  - Sugihardjo2026
ER  -