USE OF CLIMATE INFORMATION PRODUCTS AS AN ACT OF

ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE

ESPECIALLY IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

IN INDONESIA

3RD International Conference on Climate Change & Social Issues

30 July-1 August 2014 at Colombo, Sri Lanka

Rion S. Salman 1 Ayufitriya 2

BMKG (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics)

 1 University of Pattimura, Pattimura Meteorological St., Ambon, MollucasEmail: ioniuq@gmail.com 2 Susilo Meteorological Station, Sintang, West BorneoEmail: rindyu@gmail.com

CCSI-2014ICRD

OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION

MATERIALS & METHODS

RESULTS & DISCUSSION

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III.

Indonesia is known as an agraris country which mostly it’s resident utilizes the farm produce as their livelihood. Therefore agriculture is considered to be a very significant sector. In addition to maintaining food sustainability, agricultural field also has important role as determinant of economics wheel within the country. Regardless of that, linkages between agriculture and climate is very closely related.

I. INTRODUCTION

Indonesia and Agriculture

Agriculture is an important sector

Economic stability

Climate change is believed to be one of scientific and social issues which terrorizing the world nowadays, no exception in Indonesia.

Climate change refers to a rise in the average temperature of Earth, where alterations of the weather require statistical data in a period of time used to identify those changes.

Climate change the

world !!!

Global Warming

With the development of today's world, GHG (Greenhouse gases) emission that accumulating continuously will certainly make the Earth’s temperature rises from its normal value furthermore will cause global warming. According to IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) during the last 100 years, the global mean surface temperature raise about 0.74°C. If GHG concentration dominates in the atmosphere, CO2 (Carbon dioxide) has doubled from pre-industrial times, this will spur the average warming up to 3°C.

In agricultural sector, examples of climate change impacts are charred leaves on vegetables and addition of pests disease attack caused by temperature increase.

This condition can lead to changes in cropping patterns which resulted in failed harvests, and other negative effects that interfere with the availability of food.

It has to be faced with doing adaptation as well as early mitigation. This step is necessary to reduce the risk so as to improve food security.

BMKG has a role and function as data observing, processing, also analyzing weather and climate-related parameters, as well as providing climate information products to public. It is expected to be used for people especially farmers as well as related competent authorities to support the adaptation and mitigation of climate change.

Climate Change Impact in Agricultural Sector

Drought

Flooding

Reduce Farm Productivity

II. MATERIALS & METHODSMaking of climate information products

are obtained from weather and climate data processing at each station of BMKG that spread throughout Indonesia, including air quality data which observed at GAW (Global Atmosphere Watch), West Sumatra. Databases which analyzed can be used to study climate change that happened by studying the trend. Trends of increasing in temperature, humidity, and precipitation, including precursors of climate change process.

Ministry of Agriculturee.g. Cropping Calendar

Climate Information Products

Useful Results for Agriculture

Weather & Climate

Data/Parameters

• Weather parameters processing

Climate products (BMKG)

• Rainfall forecast• Soil water availability• Starting time of dry season

forecast

Mass Media

• TV• Newspaper• Website• Radio • Bulletins of

BMKG

Ministry of agriculture

Cropping Calendar

Public User

Dissemination Flow

CLIMATE INFORMATION PRODUCTS from BMKG

RAINFALL PROPERTIES FORECAST

SOIL WATER AVAILABILITY

RAINFALL MONTHLY FORECAST

STARTING TIME OF DRY SEASON FORECAST

CLIMATE INFORMATION PRODUCTS from BMKG

III. RESULTS & DISCUSSIONClimate information products play an important role and are needed in the field of agriculture. Among other benefits, it is useful to determine the varieties of crops that will be cultivated, preparations in anticipation of pests attack, as well as the time of planting and harvesting. Moreover, it is necessary for climate information to be disseminated perceptibly and orderly so it can be accessed by users of both the community and farmers.

In overcome upcoming climate uncertainties, adaptation and mitigation is a step that we need to do as a joint action for global food safety and security. Cooperation and international solidarity to support adaptation initiatives and to strengthen our contribution to climate change mitigation is important. Activities handling requires dedication, consistency, and support from each side.

YOUR FUTURE IN YOUR HAND…

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