How effective are the climate change adaptation strategies
implemented by the people of Solo, based on the examples shown in
the video? And Why do you think community motivation plays a
crucial role in the success of climate change mitigation in Solo?
Nice presentation Mr Sugihardjo,
I have question. On your slide presentation talking much about motivation of the
community by given funding support like held competition of cleanliness , but what
is about the increasing awareness y enhance the collaboration with government,
CSR, Universities and Community. Could you please give the kinds of activities as
the collaboration with them?
thank you
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Community-based climate programs often depend on intrinsic motivation rather than short-term incentives. Considering that ProKlim has been implemented in Solo City for more than a decade, how do you assess the community^s readiness to sustain adaptation and mitigation activities once external incentives such as competitions or evaluations are reduced?
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Urban farming and waste banks are supposed to give additional income for the
community, which further gives them motivation to continue the adaptation and
mitigation activities. Why do you think they still see the program as a competition,
even though some activities could not only help in climate change adaptation but
also bring economic benefits?
How is the motivation of the Surakarta City community to sustain long-term
participation in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts through the Climate
Village Program (ProKlim), and what factors influence it?
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The motivation of the people of Surakarta in implementing the Climate Village
Program tends to be stronger in the early stages of the activity, especially when
there are competitions or program assessment processes. However, in an effort to
maintain long-term participation, community motivation faces several obstacles that
cause a decline in motivation. Some areas, especially climate villages that have
reached the ^Madya^ and advanced ^Utama^, state that maintaining motivation is
quite difficult. The reduced intensity of assistance, time constraints due to work
activities, and a lack of understanding of the long-term benefits of ProKlim are
factors that affect the consistency of community involvement.
In Surakarta City, the collective identity of the community remains relatively strong
because it is supported by a culture of mutual cooperation that is still preserved
today. The values of togetherness, solidarity, and collective work reflected in
community service activities, community meetings, and community-based
environmental management strengthen the sense of belonging to the region and
joint programs. This condition shapes a collective identity that encourages the
community to engage in climate change adaptation and mitigation actions.
This culture of mutual cooperation also strengthens social capital, particularly in the
form of trust and social networks among residents. With relatively high social
capital, the process of coordination, mobilization of participation, and sustainability
of ProKlim activities becomes easier to carry out. Therefore, the strong collective
identity based on the culture of mutual cooperation in Surakarta acts as an
important catalyst in supporting community-led climate action.
