Assessing Coffee Farmers' Awareness of Climate Change Through the Climate Change Awareness Index Approach in Tutur, Pasuruan, Indonesia

Mirza Andrian Syah; Ifwarisan  Defri; Worawan  Panpipat; Manat Chaijan

Authors

Mirza Andrian Syah Agribusiness Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, Raya Rungkut Madya Street No.1, Surabaya, Indonesia
Ifwarisan Defri School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
Worawan Panpipat School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
Manat Chaijan School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand

Keywords:

Climate Change Awareness, Coffee Farmers, Adaptation Strategies, Sustainable Agriculture, Indonesia

Abstract

Climate change poses significant challenges to coffee production, particularly in regions highly dependent on stable agroclimatic conditions. This study assesses the awareness of coffee farmers in Tutur, Pasuruan, Indonesia, regarding climate change using the Climate Change Awareness Index (CCAI). A quantitative survey was conducted among 100 coffee farmers to measure their knowledge, perceptions, and adaptive actions toward climate change. The findings reveal that farmers recognize climate change primarily through shifts in rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and increased pest infestations, leading to reduced coffee productivity. Farmers engaged in farmer groups exhibit higher awareness levels due to enhanced access to information and knowledge exchange. The CCAI analysis indicates a high awareness level among respondents, with perception as the dominant dimension. However, adaptation efforts remain limited, necessitating further interventions such as improved agricultural extension programs and policy support. This study underscores the importance of strengthening farmers’ capacity to implement sustainable adaptation strategies to enhance coffee production resilience.