Adaptation to Extreme Hydrological Events by Javanese Society through Local Knowledge

Understanding the effects of local knowledge on actions and decisions taken during a crisis is important; empirical studies and scientific data can be instructive to this end. This study integrated local knowledge (Pranata Mangsa) in Jawa, Indonesia, with scientific data on diurnal rainfall, extreme...

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Published in:Sustainability 2020-12, Vol.12 (24), p.10373
Main Authors: Zaki, Muhamad Khoiru, Noda, Keigo, Ito, Kengo, Komariah, Komariah, Sumani, Sumani, Senge, Masateru
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation
Adjustment
Agriculture
Climate change
Community
Crop calendars
Disasters
Drought
Emergency communications systems
Emergency preparedness
Farming
Floods
Hydrologic data
Hydrology
Indigenous knowledge
Knowledge
Precipitation
Rainfall
Sustainability
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Summary:Understanding the effects of local knowledge on actions and decisions taken during a crisis is important; empirical studies and scientific data can be instructive to this end. This study integrated local knowledge (Pranata Mangsa) in Jawa, Indonesia, with scientific data on diurnal rainfall, extreme precipitation events, using the Local and Indigenous Knowledge System (LINKS). The results showed that Pranata Mangsa has informed aspects of agriculture including crop calendars, crop patterns, and farming activities, for over 1000 years in Jawa. Pranata Mangsa also enhances community resilience by mitigating the effects of extreme droughts; this finding was validated using scientific data.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su122410373