The yard optimization as an adaptation strategy in combating climate change: A case study in Pendulan Hamlet, Sleman, Indonesia

Abstract

Besides mitigation, adaptation is one of the strategies to reduce climate change impacts. This study aims to explore the yard optimization as an adaptation strategy to respond to climate change. The research used the descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected through field observation, interviews, and documentation. The results found there were three main forms of the yard optimization in combating climate change, i.e.: (1) the utilization for traditional medicinal plants to meet household needs; (2) the utilization of fish pond creation for water reservoir; and (3) the utilization for fruit and vegetables plants to enhance household nutrition and food security.