Climate–stressed coastal: Reconfiguring marine fisheries port management

M.N Airawati, Ibnu Fauzi, Eko Kustiyanto, Zulfa Qonita, Nofika Cahyani Putri, Destianingrum Ratna Prabawardani, Tjahjono Prijambodo, Bakti Wibawa, Arif Hidayat, Ridwan Budi Prasetyo, A. Syaifudin Abdul Jabar A, Amelia Amelia, Ardhitya Faryndra

Abstract


Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of tidal flooding in Pekalongan City, Central Java, severely affecting the Nusantara Fishery Port (PPN) Pekalongan. As a central hub for marine and fisheries activities, the port has experienced functional deterioration due to repeated inundation, resulting in infrastructure damage, reduced fishery production and declining welfare among local fishers. This study applies a qualitative single-case study approach to examine the impacts of tidal flooding and to assess adaptation measures using the Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses (PIANC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) frameworks. The findings show that tidal flooding has significantly reduced capture fisheries productivity, with output decreasing from approximately 103,000 tons in 1995 to under 20,000 tons in 2023. Recurrent inundation also damages port infrastructure and fishing gear, disrupts loading and unloading activities and thereby further undermines overall fishing activity. The adaptation policy assessment at Pekalongan PPN indicates that 50% of the 10 sub-indicators have been achieved, particularly those related to technical interventions and local coordination, while funding mechanisms and participation in international policy forums remain limited. The main long-term strategy involves developing inland ports through the Integrated Fisheries Port and International Fish Market program, which is supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Strengthening the regulatory framework, fiscal incentives and global engagement is recommended to advance comprehensive and sustainable port adaptation governance.

 

Keywords: Fishery, fishing port, Pekalongan, policy evaluation, tidal flood


Keywords


Fishery, fishing port, Pekalongan, policy evaluation, tidal flood

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