Sea level rise in South Kalimantan, Indonesia : an economic analysis of adaptation strategies in agriculture
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2009
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EEPSEA, IDRC Regional Office for Southeast and East Asia, Singapore, SG
Abstract
In the province of South Kalimantan (Indonesia) 89,036 ha of swampland has been reclaimed for agriculture, mainly rice production. These areas are now at risk due to sea level rise (SLR). This study examines strategies the government could take to respond to the problem: building dikes or relocating farmers to new agricultural areas inland. The results of a cost-benefit analysis show that farm-dike installation had positive net present values (NPVs) while the establishment of new agricultural areas produced negative NPVs. This implies that farm-dike establishment is a worthwhile adaptation strategy and a more cost-effective response.
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LITTORAL ZONES, SWAMPS, FLOOD CONTROL, ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, SEA LEVEL RISE, DIKES, INDONESIA, WETLANDS, RICE, ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS, COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT, FAR EAST ASIA