Studi Ketahanan Sumber Daya Air, Sanitasi, dan Higiene Rumah Tangga di Pegunungan Sambori dalam Perspektif Perubahan Iklim

Abstract

Climate change has impacted the availability of water resources in various mountainous regions, including Sambori Village, Lambitu Subdistrict, Bima Regency. These conditions have implications for meeting the community’s needs for clean water, sanitation, and household hygiene practices. This community service initiative aims to enhance the community’s understanding and capacity regarding water resource resilience, sanitation, and household hygiene as part of efforts to adapt to climate change. Implementation methods included outreach, educational sessions, participatory discussions, field observations, and guidance for the community in identifying potential opportunities, challenges, and community-based water resource management strategies. The results of the activities show an increase in the community’s understanding of the importance of water resource conservation, efficient water use, and the adoption of clean and healthy living practices (PHBS). The community also gained capacity to identify risks of reduced water availability due to climate change and to develop adaptation measures based on local potential, such as rainwater harvesting, collective water use management, and the preservation of recharge areas around springs. This initiative has fostered greater public awareness of the importance of maintaining the sustainability of water resources as the foundation for environmental resilience and family health. Thus, the community empowerment approach through education and guidance has proven effective in strengthening the resilience of water resources, sanitation, and household hygiene in the Sambori Mountains as part of a climate change adaptation strategy