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Community perceptions and valuation of freshwater ecosystem services: A case of rural springs Saputra, Jeki; Kandari, Aminuddin Mane; Midi, La Ode; Sudia, La Baco; Gandri, La; Hidayat, Herlan; Qadri, Muhammad Saleh
Interaction, Community Engagement, and Social Environment Vol. 3 No. 2: (January) 2026
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/icese.v3i2.2026.2328

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Background: This study aims to analyze public perception and conduct an environmental service valuation of the Puta Spring in Lakapodo Village, Watopute District, Muna Regency. Methods: The study was conducted from April to June 2024 with a population of 318 households that use the Puta Spring as their main water source. The research sample was determined using the Slovin formula with a confidence level of 10%, resulting in 76 respondents selected through purposive sampling, with the criterion of people who had used the spring for at least the last five years. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and literature studies, then analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. Findings: The results showed that the community's perception of the existence of Puta Spring was in the good category with an average score of 242.47. This indicates a high level of awareness of the importance of preserving this water source in supporting daily needs. The valuation of environmental services calculated based on the prevailing price method shows an economic value of IDR 211,104,000.00 per year, while based on the market price in Muna Regency, it reaches IDR 164,661,120.00 per year. The total volume of water used for domestic needs by the entire community of Lakapodo Village is 42,220.8 m³ per year, with an average discharge of Puta Spring of 0.0082 m³/second. Conclusion: Public perception of the spring is generally good, with high scores in existence, management, utilization, and economic value. Water availability exceeds community use, resulting in a surplus of 212,283 m³/year, corresponding to an economic value of IDR 1,061,415,000, indicating sustainable resource potential. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in integrating community perception assessment with economic valuation and water balance analysis to reveal the surplus value and sustainability potential of the Puta spring.
Climate change adaptation strategies among rice farmers in coastal agro-ecological systems Tuwu, Eka; Kandari, Aminuddin Mane; Erif, La Ode Muhammad; Gandri, La; Arfiani
Holistic: Journal of Tropical Agriculture Sciences Vol. 3 No. 2: January (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/hjtas.v3i2.2026.2319

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Background: This study aims to identify the indicators and impacts of climate change experienced by rice farmers in Lawele Village, a coastal area of Buton Island, and to examine the structural and non-structural adaptation strategies they implement. The research also assesses farmers’ participation in government-led climate adaptation programs. Methods: A descriptive quantitative method was used, involving structured interviews with 30 purposively selected rice farmers. Data were gathered through questionnaires, field observations, and documentation, and analyzed using percentage-based tabulation to describe patterns of climate-related impacts and adaptive responses. Finding: All respondents (100%) reported direct impacts of climate change, including pest outbreaks, declining yields, and crop failure, as well as indirect impacts such as increased production costs and reduced income. Structural adaptation measures primarily involved the construction and maintenance of irrigation channels initiated by the government, with farmers contributing to their upkeep. Non-structural adaptations were practiced universally (100%), including fertilizer application and adjustments to cropping patterns to reduce pest pressure and maintain productivity. However, the adoption of pest-resistant improved varieties remained limited, with only 17 farmers (57%) using them, while 13 farmers (43%) had not, largely due to high seed prices, limited technical assistance, and the absence of continuous support programs. Participation in climate adaptation training was also low, with only 15 farmers (50%) having attended government-led extension activities. Conclusion: Climate change exerts significant direct and indirect pressures on rice farming in Lawele Village. Although farmers have adopted various adaptation strategies, their implementation is hindered by economic constraints, insufficient technical guidance, and limited engagement in training programs. Strengthening institutional support and providing sustained capacity-building initiatives are essential to enhancing the resilience of rice farming systems in this coastal, climate-vulnerable region. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article bridges the experiences of local farmers, adaptation strategies, and institutional participation gaps in the context of coastal rice farming, which has not been widely researched, by providing empirical evidence and insights relevant to policy.