Puji Handayati, Ahmad Munjin Nasih, Indah Susilowati, Idris, Prateep Kumar Nayak, Bagus Shandy Narmaditya
Small-scale fisheries in South Malang of Indonesia face vulnerability in livelihood strategies and climate-related factors Sociodemographic and social network components show moderate vulnerability, while access to basic services has low vulnerability It guides policymakers in identifying vulnerable groups and developing targeted adaptation strategies for small-scale fisheries © The Author(s) 2025.; The livelihoods of small-scale fisheries in South Malang of Indonesia are being notably influenced by ecosystem degradation and climate change. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the vulnerability of small-scale fisheries in South Malang of Indonesia using the livelihood vulnerability index. The livelihood vulnerability was estimated using five major components and 20 sub-components. The data were obtained from small-scale fisheries in South Malang of Indonesia through questionnaires directed to the respondents using simple random sampling. The findings indicate that two main components (livelihood strategy and climate variability and natural disaster) were included in high vulnerability, while another two main components (sociodemographic and social network) were categorized as moderate vulnerability. The sensitivity components, including access to water, electricity, and health) were perceived as low vulnerability. Based on the findings of this study, it recommends that policymakers need to develop policies and campaigns regarding climate awareness and adaptation strategies by small-scale fisheries. © The Author(s) 2025.
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia; Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia; Faculty of Environment, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
