Journal of Climate Change and Pollution

ABSTRACT

Climate change profoundly impacts on human livelihoods and also socioeconomic development, particularly, by increasing floods and drought disasters more and more. These challenges often limit and barrier on community access to clean-safe water and reliable food sources in the community. Thus, community-based adaptation is significant for enhancing local resilience and climate preparedness. This study aims to improve the accessibility and sustainability of water and food security by developing groundwater and public village pond infrastructure for the community. Hence, research team conducted comprehensive desk reviews and site assessments of the relevant literature, stakeholder consultation meetings and local knowledge-sharing were also organized with key district authorities, beneficiaries, and researchers in order to co-design on infrastructures and construction work. Consequently, two groundwater systems were constructed, each equipped with a concrete tower structure, a 2000-liter water tank, and an electric water pump. Additionally, a public village pond with dimensions (60 m x 120 m with an average depth of 2.5 m to 3 m) was created by constructing an earthen embankment across a seasonal stream to optimize water storage. The findings indicate that these infrastructures provided clean-safe water, year-round tap water, eliminating the reliance on contaminated temporary ponds during the wet season. Besides, the rehabilitated pond established is a secondary food source while fostering a strong sense of local ownership and equitable responsibility. Eventually, these outcomes will enhance and promote local livelihoods, alleviate poverty, and support the District Social-Economic Development Plan.

Keywords: Adaptation; Community; Climate Change; Food; Groundwater