Water as Leverage for Resilient Kampong
Dian Pertiwi (a*), Arif Budiman (b)
(a) Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, Jl. Prof. Sudarto SH, Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia.
(b) Communication Studies Program, Vocational School, Bogor Agricultural University, Jl. Kumbang No.14, Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.
Abstract
A multi-sectoral proposal has been proposed to tackle the complex urban water problems in Chennai (India), Khulna (Bangladesh) and Semarang (Indonesia). Two design teams were selected and challenged to develop the best solution in form of a bankable and implementable projects. A community majoring in social issues and urbanism conducting measured activities in the local grass root level as a key provision in the research process of establishing "Kampung Tangguh" through water as leverage within inclusive and holistic approach. Comprehensive communication method consist of focused group discussions, interviews, participatory workshop and panel were held to tackle the obstacles faced within the implementation. The major concern found to be critical in building a better practice in the field of local water management are such as differential in cultural understanding, the lack of community engagements, and the minor utilization of local knowledge. The approach of using local languages, and cross-sector disciplinary are chosen in an attempt to develop real and sustainable local based solutions of climate resilience in villages.
Keywords: community engagement, climate resillience, water management
Topic: Urban Development and Resilient Community