From Local Adaptation to Nature-Based Solutions in the Socio-Ecological Transformation of Sayung, Demak
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Coastal Ecotone, Sayung, Community Adaptation, Land Subsidence, Nature-Based SolutionsAbstract
The northern coastal region of Java Island has undergone rapid socio-ecological transformations due to tidal flooding, coastal abrasion, and land subsidence. This study examines the dynamics of the coastal ecotone in Sayung, Demak Regency, highlighting the shift from local adaptive strategies toward the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). Field observations and direct interviews were conducted in two villages that are Wonorejo and Timbulsloko on September 20, 2025. The results indicate significant landscape changes, starting from rice fields that were converted into aquaculture ponds and eventually transformed into mangrove conservation areas. Local communities have developed various adaptation strategies, such as building floating settlements, elevating houses, and conducting mangrove rehabilitation. However, persistent environmental pressures have gradually exceeded the communities’ adaptive capacity, leading to social and economic vulnerabilities. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating local knowledge with the NbS concept to enhance resilience and restore ecological functions in degraded coastal areas. Furthermore, this study contributes to understanding adaptive transformation processes in Indonesian coastal ecotones and supports the development of community-based coastal management frameworks.
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