Strategic Planning for Climate Resilience: Safeguarding Gamat Bay Beach through Collaborative Efforts with the Sakti Tourism Village Development Team

Abstract

Climate change profoundly impacts Indonesia's coastal regions, where approximately 60% of the population resides, making them particularly vulnerable to its effects. Apart from the looming threat of rising sea levels, the escalating erosion rate along Indonesia's coasts presents a formidable challenge. This gradual erosion trend is anticipated to persist over the next two decades. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), has taken proactive measures to address coastal damage induced by climate change. However, the repercussions of climate change have hit close to home at Gamat Bay Beach in Nusa Penida, where erosion has emerged as a primary concern. The erosion has disrupted the natural landscape and severely damaged Gamat Temple, as evidenced by the wave-induced destruction in August 2022. In response, the partners involved in developing coastal tourism at Gamat Bay are devising strategies to transform the area into a thriving tourist destination within Sakti Village. Community service initiatives propose implementing beach safety designs tailored to the unique coastal dynamics to combat the erosion challenge. This comprehensive approach entails conducting surveys, analyzing data, and developing designs capable of mitigating erosion and adapting to rising sea levels. One such recommended design solution is the construction of a seawall, utilizing locally sourced mountain stone abundant in Nusa Penida.